STATE HARBORS DIVISION TO ADDRESS GOVERNOR'S MOLOKA`I COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

For Immediate Release: March 4, 2008

HONOLULU – The Governor’s Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m. at the Kulana O‘iwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, in Kaunakakai.  The public is invited.

Michael Formby, deputy director – harbors, Department of Transportation, will update the council on the state’s six-year, $842 million system-wide Harbors Modernization Plan and other issues relating to Hawai‘i’s harbors and maritime industry.

Governor Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government. The Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Moloka‘i.  The council also recommends potential nominees for state boards and commissions.

The members of the Governor’s Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council are Robert Granger, Janice Kalanihuia, Jersula Manaba, Marlene Purdy and Weldon Wichman.

Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call (808) 586-0034.  For additional information on Neighbor Island Community Advisory Councils, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the Governor’s Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov. 

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For more information, contact:

Charen L. Ching
Governor’s Liaison Office
Phone: (808) 586-0001

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

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