STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4051

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 637, 759, 822

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 637, 759, and 822, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation

G.M. No. 637	GARY MACKLER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026;
G.M. No. 759	JAY KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 822	JASON BRADSHAW, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Gary Mackler, Jay Kimura, and Jason Bradshaw for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

Gary Mackler

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Gary Mackler from the Office of the Mayor of the County of Kaua‘i, EAH Housing, HHOC Housing & Land Trust, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Mackler's knowledge and experience in housing development qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as a public member representing the County of Kauai. Your Committee notes that Mr. Mackler currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the Kauai Housing Development Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Mackler serves as a board member for the Hawaii Home Ownership Center Community Land Trust. Prior to his membership on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Mr. Mackler earned his Juris Doctor from the Western State University College of Law and served as the Housing Development Coordinator for the Kauai County Housing Agency for twenty-four years. During the course of his career in housing development, Mr. Mackler has worked on many housing projects, including the Kalepa Village, Paanau Village, Kanikoo at Rice Camp, Koae Makana, and Lima Ola. Specifically, Mr. Mackler's project experience includes developments that have provided large numbers of multi-family rental units. Mr. Mackler's extensive knowledge and experience regarding housing development in Kauai County will continue to be assets to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Your Committee therefore recommends that Gary Mackler be reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

Jay kimura

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jay Kimura from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kimura's knowledge and experience regarding poverty reduction and nonprofit community action qualify him for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as a community advocate member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kimura served as the Executive Director of the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council from 2012 to 2019. In this role, Mr. Kimura managed the Council's staff and secured funding from federal, state, and county sources. Prior to his work at the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, Mr. Kimura served as the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Hawaii, where he established proactive community involvement, including the Big Island Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Strategy and Big Island Community Action Program. Mr. Kimura earned his Juris Doctor from the California Western School of Law. Mr. Kimura is also an active community member who has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Governor's Committee on Crime, Juvenile Justice Interagency Committee, Big Island Housing Foundation, Independent Law Enforcement Review Board, among others. Mr. Kimura's knowledge and experience in nonprofit community action and commitment to public service will be assets to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jay Kimura be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

Jason Bradshaw

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jason Bradshaw from the Labor Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Bradshaw's experience and knowledge working on behalf of workers in the State qualify him for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Bradshaw currently works as a government affairs representative for the Hawaii Ironworkers Stabilization Fund. Previously, Mr. Bradshaw worked as a legislative representative for ILWU Local 142 and as the Political Director at the Hawaii State AFL-CIO. Mr. Bradshaw has also served as a member of several community organizations, including the State Central Committee of the Labor Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, the Board of the Hawaii Workforce Development Council, and the Board of the Hawaii Ports Maritime Council. Mr. Bradshaw's commitment to representing workers and labor organizations in the State will be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jason Bradshaw be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing 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 Housing,

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STANLEY CHANG, Chair