STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3574

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 667

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 667, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawai'i Community Development Authority

 

G.M. No. 667

DANIEL ITO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Daniel Ito for service on the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Daniel Ito from Imanaka Asato, LLLC and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ito's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ito has worked in digital media for roughly nine years in various executive capacities.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Ito is currently the Communications and Social Media Manager for Zippy's Restaurants, FCH Enterprises, Inc; where he manages all media relations, influencer relations, and community affairs activities.  Mr. Ito is an active member of the community having served as a Pacific Century Fellow, Na Kama Kai Board Member, OluKai Ambassador, and as coach of the Kamehameha Schools surf team.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Ito has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority and his extensive experience in digital media will enhance the effectiveness of the Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ito be appointed to the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair