STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3802

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 621

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 621, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawaiian Homes Commission

 

G.M. No. 621

MICHAEL KALEIKINI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Michael Kaleikini for service on the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Kaleikini from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands; Hawaii Island of Chamber of Commerce; Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference; Hawaii Island Native Chamber of Commerce; Akinaka & Associates, Ltd; Hawaii Island Economic Development Board; and thirteen individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Kaleikini from Napualei o Hina, Kūpuna for the Moopuna, Keaukaha Panaewa Farmers Association, Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Association, and thirty-eight individuals.  Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Kaleikini from Paupena Community Development Inc. and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Michael Kaleikini's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kaleikini has had over twenty-eight years of experience in geothermal power plant operations and business development.  Mr. Kaleikini is currently the Senior Director of Hawaii Affairs at Puna Geothermal Venture, an Ormat company.  Previously, Mr. Kaleikini has worked with numerous government and private entities gaining experience in community education outreach and relationship-building.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Kaleikini has a thorough understanding and extensive experience in business management, which will enhance the effectiveness of the Hawaiian Homes Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kaleikini be appointed to the Hawaiian Homes Commission based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs 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 Hawaiian Affairs,

 

 

 

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MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO, Chair