STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3211

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 553, 554

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 553 and 554, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawaii Community Development Authority

 

G.M. No. 553

PETER APO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 554

SUSAN TODANI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Peter Apo and Susan Todani for service on the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

 

PETER APO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Peter Apo from Hawaii Community Development Authority and one individual. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Apo's knowledge, experience, and dedication in serving the people of Hawaii qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority as a cultural specialist, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Apo is a native Hawaiian who grew up in Makaha, Oahu and graduated from the University of Oregon after attending high school at the Mid-Pacific Institute.  He has over forty years of public service, which includes serving on the first Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) from 1980 to 1982, as a state legislator in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994, as Special Assistant on Hawaiian Affairs to the Governor from 1996 to 1998, and again as an OHA trustee from 2010 to 2018.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Apo is a founding member of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association and is currently the president of Peter Apo Company, which provides Hawaiian cultural planning and consulting services.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Apo has chaired a number of boards and commissions and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee believes that his knowledge and experience will be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Peter Apo be appointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

SUSAN TODANI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Susan Todani from the Hawaii Community Development Association, Waikīkī Community Center, and eight individuals. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Todani's knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve on the Hawaii Community Development Authority qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority as an at-large member, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Todani was born and raised in Honolulu and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Ms. Todani has over thirty-four years of experience in strategic planning and real estate development and, prior to her retirement, was the Area Development Director for Kamehameha Schools.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Todani previously served on the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District from 1992 to 1995 and has been serving as the Chair of the Hawaii Community Development Authority since January 2022.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Todani has been a member and chair of a number of boards and associations and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and that her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Susan Todani be appointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to serve the community.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair