STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4078

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 774

 

 

 

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 No. 774, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority

 

G.M. No. 774

ROY KATSUDA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Roy Katsuda for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Roy Katsuda from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Katsuda's knowledge and experience in real estate development qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Katsuda currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as its Secretary and low-income and homeless advocate.  Previously, Mr. Katsuda worked as the Executive Director of Hale Mahaolu for thirty-five years.  He is affiliated with a number of other housing investment and development organizations, including as a board member for the Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation and Kauai Housing Development Corporation.  Mr. Katsuda also serves as the Director of Maui Adult Day Care Centers.  Mr. Katsuda's knowledge of housing development and finance will continue to be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Roy Katsuda be reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,

 

 

 

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STANLEY CHANG, Chair