STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4052

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 773, 799

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. 773 and 799, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA)

G.M. No. 773	ROBERT HALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and
G.M. No. 799	CHRISTYL NAGAO, 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 Robert Hall and Christyl Nagao for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Robert Hall

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Robert Hall from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Hawaii Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund, Mutual Housing Association of Hawai‘i, Waiohuli Hawaiian Homestead Association, and six individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hall's experience and knowledge in state government and housing management qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as a public member representing the City and County of Honolulu. Your Committee notes that Mr. Hall is currently the principal at Aukai Pacific LLC; RJH Pacific LLC; and Pueo Development, LLC. Previously, Mr. Hall worked at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii and Hawaii Housing Authority. Mr. Hall has contributed to the development of many community projects, including the Waimanalo Community Economic and Employment Training Center, Molokai Community Health Center, West Hawaii Community Health Center, Lanai Community Health Center, and Laiopua Community Center. Mr. Hall also established a fifteen-year budget for the development of approximately ten thousand homestead units for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Mr. Hall's experience and knowledge of state government, housing management, and community development will be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Robert Hall be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

Christyl Nagao

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Christyl Nagao from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Nagao's knowledge and experience in the real estate industry qualify her for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as a public member representing the County of Kauai. Your Committee notes that Ms. Nagao currently works as a broker-in-charge at Taba Realty & Development, LLC and as a mortgage loan originator at Kama‘aina Mortgage Group. Previously, Ms. Nagao worked as an independent contractor at Elite Pacific Properties, LLC and Tradewinds Realty, LLC. Ms. Nagao is also a member of the Kauai Board of REALTORS, where she has served as secretary and director, and as a member of the Long Term Management Committee, Communication Committee, and Special Task Force. Ms. Nagao's knowledge and experience in Hawaii's real estate industry will be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Christyl Nagao be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority based on her knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve the community.

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