STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3900

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 697

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 697, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District)

G.M. No. 697

GLENN YAMASAKI KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Glenn Yamasaki Kimura for service on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District).

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Glenn Yamasaki Kimura from the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority and five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yamasaki Kimura's experience, background, and dedication to the redevelopment of the Pulehunui District qualify him for appointment to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority as a member representing small business owners and officers or directors of non-governmental organizations. Your Committee notes that Mr. Yamasaki Kimura is the current President of No Ka Oi Energy, LLC, a renewable energy development company, where he is responsible for sales and marketing, procurement of engineering partners, development of marketing material, raising of capital, market research and analysis, and contract negotiation. Mr. Yamasaki Kimura is involved in his community, having served as a Trustee and Treasurer of Seabury Hall since 2014 and as a member of the Maui Economic Opportunity Board since 2022. Your Committee finds that Mr. Yamasaki Kimura thoroughly understands the role and responsibilities of board members and his knowledge, experience, and desire to responsibly develop the Pulehunui District will enhance the effectiveness of the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Glenn Yamasaki Kimura be appointed to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Pulehunui District based on his knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve the public.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair