STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3611

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 868

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 868, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board Of Directors Of The Hawai'i Public Housing Authority

G.M. No. 868

LISA DARCY, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Lisa Darcy to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ms. Darcy from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and four individuals.

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Darcy is presently a Consultant at Ho‘omoana, a non-profit, private operating foundation that delivers direct and indirect services to homeless community applicants with addiction and mental health needs.  Her past work experience includes serving as the Executive Director at Ho‘omoana, Patient Services Representative Coordinator at Mental Health Kokua, Inc., and Clubhouse and Patient Services Representative Coordinator for the Hale O Lanakila Clubhouse at Wailuku Community Mental Health Center.  Ms. Darcy is an active member of the community, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Haiku Community Association and as Membership Chair of the Maui Homeless Alliance.  In her personal statement, Ms. Darcy indicated that she hopes to continue to be highly engaged in the conversation surrounding safe and affordable housing for all of Hawaii residents, especially those in need.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Darcy's work experience within her community, as well as her proven leadership, will continue to be great assets to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

     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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BREENE HARIMOTO, Chair