STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3584

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 709

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 709, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority

 

G.M. No. 709

LEILANI PULMANO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Leilani Pulmano for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ms. Pulmano from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Leilani Pulmano's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Pulmano has twenty years of experience in land use development.  Ms. Pulmano is currently a project manager for Pacific Rim Land, Inc. and the chair of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Pulmano has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in project management will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Leilani Pulmano be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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STANLEY CHANG, Chair