GOVERNOR'S WEST HAWAI`I ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET ON MARCH 10TH

For Immediate Release:  February 27, 2004

KONA – The Governor’s West Hawai`i Advisory Committee will hold its next monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10th, at the Waikoloa Elementary School, Cafeteria Bldg., 68-1730 Ho`oko St. in Waikoloa.

The agenda will include discussion topics related to prioritizing the infrastructure concerns in West Hawai`i, education reform, and political subdivisions.

Public testimony is invited on any issue of local or state concern.  Informational presentations are also welcomed with appropriate notification for inclusion in the agenda.

Governor Linda Lingle created advisory committees to give the neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government.  The West Hawai`i Advisory Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month to seek community input and advises the Governor on important issues, including budget priorities.  The Committee also makes recommendations for state boards and commissions.

Members of the Governor’s Advisory Committee are Beverly Byouk, Ocean View; Jason Ikaika Hauanio, Kona; Dr. Daryl Kurozawa, Kealakekua; Joanne Ralston, Kapaau; John Ray, Waimea; Sharon L. Sakai, Kona; Shirley Spencer, Kona; Wm. Sanborn, Waimea; Rick Vidgen, Kona; and ex-officio member, Sharron Ackles, West Hawai`i Governor’s Liaison.

Anyone with special needs requiring accommodations to participate in this meeting may call 327-4953 for assistance.

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For more information, contact:
Sharron Ackles  
West Hawai`i Liaison  
Phone: 327-4953

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7705

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043

Agenda
Governor’s West Hawai`i Advisory Committee
Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria
68-1730 Ho`oko St.
Waikoloa, HI
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
5:30 p.m.

1.  Call to order – Chair, John Ray
     a. Introduction of members
     b. Introduction of noted guests

2.  Approval of minutes from February 11, 2004 – Chair, John Ray

3.  Old Business
     a. Approval of letter to the Governor supporting funding and initiatives for Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation.

4.  New Business
     a. Rep. Mark Jernigan - Political Subdivisions.
     b. Sen. Paul Whalen - SB314; Relating to land use entitlements, reclassifications, zoning, subdivisions, approved variances and permits (unconfirmed at posting).
     c. Education Reform – Jon Znameroski, Principal, Waimea Middle School.
         1). Provide clarification regarding question on the November ballot.
              a). Discuss advantages of local administration.
              b). Brief concept overview of the system structure concept pertaining to local school boards.
     d. Next Advisory Committee Meeting: April 14, 2004

5.  Public Testimony to agenda items

6.  Adjournment

ANY PERSON WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE AT THIS MEETING MAY CALL 808-327-4953 FOR ASSISTANCE.