STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1854

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 559

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 559, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawai'i Community Development Authority

 

G.M. No. 559

MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Mikiʻala Lidstone for service on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority as an at-large member (cultural specialist).

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mikiʻala Lidstone from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority; and two individuals.

 

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lidstone's experience and background qualify her for appointment to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority as an at‑large member (cultural specialist).  Your Committee notes that since December 2014, Ms. Lidstone has been the Executive Director of Ulu Aʻe Learning Center where she manages and directs culturally grounded, place-based out-of-school and community programs and events in West Oahu.  Before her employment at Ulu Aʻe, Ms. Lidstone was a Hawaiian language and English teacher at Kapolei High School from 2004 to 2018.  Ms. Lidstone is involved in her community and has volunteered as a Kumu Hula at Halau ʻO Kaululauaʻe since 2005.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Lidstone is currently serving as an interim at-large member of the Hawaii Community Development Authority, and therefore she thoroughly understands the role of Authority members and her knowledge, experience, and desire to nurture community engagement will be assets to the Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mikiʻala Lidstone be appointed to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority as an at-large member (cultural specialist) based on her knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve the public.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

 

 

 

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair