STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3213

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 557, 558

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. 557 and 558, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kakaako District)

G.M. No. 557	VERNON INOSHITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 558	PHILLIP HASHA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Vernon Inoshita and Phillip Hasha for service on the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District.

VERNON INOSHITA

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

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Inoshita's experience, knowledge, and desire to serve the Kakaako Community Development District qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District as a resident of the district, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee finds that Mr. Inoshita has been a resident of the Kakaako Community Development District for the past fifteen years. He is a registered architect and has managed his architecture, planning, and construction management firm, Design Partners Incorporated, for the past forty-three years. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Inoshita has an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and that his experience and knowledge in urban planning and permitting will be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Vernon Inoshita be appointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District based on his experience, knowledge, and willingness to serve the public.

PHILLIP HASHA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Phillip Hasha from the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hasha's experience, knowledge, and dedication to the development of the Kakaako Community Development District qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District as an owner of a small business in the district, nominated by the county council of the county in which the Kakaako Community Development District is located, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee finds that Mr. Hasha has worked in the Kakaako Community Development District for the past ten years and has been a resident of the district for the past seven years. Mr. Hasha is the president and CEO of The Redmont Group, LLC, a commercial real estate company that he co-founded in 2012. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Hasha was nominated to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District in 2017. His experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Phillip Hasha be reappointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kakaako Community Development District based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

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