SSCR3218

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3218

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 559, 560, 561

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. 559, 560, and 561, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District)

G.M. No. 559

DAVID RAE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

G.M. No. 560

DAVID RAE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and

G.M. No. 561

JOE LEWIS,

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 David Rae and Joe Lewis for service on the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District.

DAVID RAE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of David Rae from Hawaii Community Development Authority.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Rae's experience, knowledge, and willingness to serve the Kalaeloa Community Development District qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District as a resident of the Ewa Zone (Zone 9, Sections 1 through 2) or the Waianae Zone (Zone 8, Sections 1 through 9) of the First Tax Map Key Division, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee finds that Mr. Rae has been a resident of the Makakilo area for the past thirty years. Your Committee notes that Mr. Rae has over forty years in land use planning and development and, before his retirement in 2015, he was the Vice President of Development for Aina Nui Corporation and Kapolei Property Development LLC. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Rae has an understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members as he was not only a founding member of the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce and Move Oahu Forward coalition, but has also served as a member on various commissions, such as the 2001 Reapportionment Commission. His experience and knowledge in urban regional planning will be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that David Rae be appointed and reappointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District based on his experience, knowledge, and desire to serve the public.

JOE LEWIS

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Joe Lewis from Hawaii Community Development Authority.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lewis's knowledge and willingness to serve the Kalaeloa Community Development District qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District as an officer or director of a nonprofit organization in the Ewa or Waianae Zone that is nominated by the county council of the county in which the Kalaeloa Community Development District is located, pursuant to section 206E-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee finds that Mr. Lewis has been the president and CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, a nonprofit community development financial institution based in Kapolei, since 2018. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lewis is well-known for his work in the Hawaiian community and, prior to leading the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, was the Community Outreach Manager of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lewis is a member of a number of community organizations, such as the Kapolei Hawaiian Civil Club, West Oahu Professional Network, and the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, and has an understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members. His experience and knowledge will be assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Joe Lewis be appointed to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa 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