Archive for the ‘District 6 Matters’ Category
December 15th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Please see the message below from the Redistricting Commission for a special meeting that is scheduled for this Friday, December 16th at 1:30pm in Hilo at the County of Hawaii’s Council Chambers Room (25 Aupuni Street):
The Redistricting Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Hilo.
Videoconferencing will be available in Kona, Waimea and P?hoa Council Offices.
Attached please find the agenda and related meeting documents.
You may also visit the Redistricting Commission web page for additional information.
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/redistricting-commission/
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Karen Eoff
SecretaryRedistricting Commission
323-4264
keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai’i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
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December 6th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Please see the message below for information on free workshops being offered by Hawaii State’s Public Access Room (PAR). If you have any questions, please contact the Public Access Coordinator, Ms. Marinelli:
Public Access Coordinator, Public Access Room
Phone: Toll-free from Hawaii Island 974 4000 x 7-0478
[Local on Oahu: (808) 587-0478]
(For TTY device, use ext. 7-0749)
Email Address: par@capitol.hawaii.gov
Website: http://hawaii.gov/lrb/par
Discover the Public’s Power in the Legislative Process
FREE WORKSHOP
· Easy ways to add your voice & ideas to the process that determines State laws
· Overview of the people at the Capitol, what they do there, and how and when lawmaking takes place
· Handy tips for finding the information you need
· Assistance in writing and delivering effective testimony – at the Capitol or from your home on the Big Island
Honolulu, Hawaii – Between December 12 and December 17, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!” These 1½-hour meetings are designed to demystify the State lawmaking process, and will demonstrate ways that people can speak out at the legislature without ever having to leave home. All are welcome. No registration or prior experience is required.
The PAR, a division of the State of Hawaii’s non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau, is the public’s office at the State Capitol and has long been devoted to assisting residents as they engage in State legislative government. There is never a fee for services.
PAR’s workshops are designed to be useful to both newcomers and veterans of the legislative process. Covered topics will include an overview of the Legislature’s newly-redesigned website, understanding the legislative process, delivering effective testimony, and making sense of the calendar and deadlines. Renewed inspiration to be part of the solution will be the overriding theme.
The schedule of PAR’s December presentations is as follows:
- Monday, Dec. 12, 6:00PM – Mt. View Public Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 5:00PM – Hilo Public Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 14 5:30PM – Waimea Thelma Parker Library Conference Room
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 6:00PM – Na’alehu School Cafeteria
- Saturday, Dec. 17, 12:00PM – Kailua-Kona, West Hawaii Civic Center’s Liquor Control Conference Room
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Public Access Room (PAR)
A Division of the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB)
State Capitol, Room 401
415 S. Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
November 18th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Here is information on two upcoming public hearings for you to give your testimony on the Redistricting Commission’s DRAFT PLAN (attached). Please see the message below from Ms. Karen Eoff for more information and feel free to contact her if you have any questions.
Aloha All,
I have attached the Commission’s DRAFT PLAN which was decided on at the 11.10.11 meeting of the Redistricting Commission.
The Commission will hold two public hearings to give the public a chance to testify on this DRAFT PLAN.
The Public Hearings are scheduled for:
November 21, 2011 (Monday) 6:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohok?lole Hwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
November 22, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. @ Hilo Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
Large Scale Maps of the Commission’s Draft Plan, showing detail of the Council District Boundaries, will be available for viewing at the Public Hearings. The Draft Plan is also available on the Redistricting Commission’s web page: http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/
Videoconferencing will be available at the above Hilo and Kona locations, as well as:
- · Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohok?lole Highway, Building A
- · Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 M?malahoa Highway, Suite 5
- · P?hoa Council Office, P?hoa Marketplace, 15-2660 P?hoa Village Road, Room 105
The Commission will meet again on November 30, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Hilo Council Chambers to finalize the Plan.
This meeting will also be available by videoconference from the above locations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Thank you,
Karen Eoff
Secretary,
Redistricting Commission
323-4264
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
November 8th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Here is a message from the Redistricting Commission on the next meeting set for November 10th at 10:00AM. For more information, please contact Karen Eoff at (808) 961-4264 or keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Aloha,
Attached is the agenda for the 11.10.11 Meeting of the Redistricting Commission.The meeting is on Thursday the 10that 10:00 a.m. in the Hilo Council Chambers. Videoconference will be available in Waimea, Kona and P?hoa Council Offices.
The Commissions DRAFT Plans “A” and “B” are attached
(Please keep in mind these are “works in progress” and represent different concepts. Plans are still being worked on, and a Draft Plan will be finalized at the 11.10.11 meeting)
More information can be found on the Redistricting Commission’s Web Page:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/
council/reapp/index.htm If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai’i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
October 28th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha!
I’m writing with information about the October 11 and November 8 Ka`u CDP Steering Committee meetings:
OCTOBER 11 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Draft minutes from the meeting are available in the “Steering Committee” section of www.kaucdp.info.
HOVE READJUSTMENT CONCEPT: Information about the draft concept for HOVE is available in the “CDP Input” section of www.kaucdp.info. A related memo from the Planning Director is attached. Note that the Planning Department is not pursuing the HOVE readjustment concept any further at this point.
NOVEMBER 8 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30pm at the Ocean View Community Association (OVCA) center on Leilani Circle. The agenda will be published next Wednesday, and we’ll distribute it through this email list. The focus of the meeting will be the role of the Steering Committee and the community during the CDP production process. Because the HOVE readjustment concept is not being pursued, it will not be discussed during the meeting.
Additional CDP information is available at www.kaucdp.info. Information about recent activities and links to related information can always be found in the “Where are we? And what’s next?” section at the top of the page.
Ron
October 28th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Here is an opportunity we are helping get the word out for beginning farmers and ranchers. For more information, please contact:
National Program Leader:
Dr. S. (Suresh) Sureshwaran.
ssureshwaran@nifa.usda.gov
Phone: (202) 720 – 7536
Fax: (202) 401 – 6070
Program Synopsis: Beginning Farmers and Rancher (March 1, 2011)
Authorization
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) was authorized in the 2008 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (Pub .L. No. 110-234, Section 7410,) amending Section 7405 of the previous Farm Bill. Approximately $18 million will be available to support training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers or ranchers in fiscal year 2011.
Funding Priorities
In accordance with the authorizing legislation, Priority will be given to partnerships and collaborations led by or including nongovernmental and community-based organizations with expertise in new agricultural producer training and outreach. At least 25 percent of the funds will support programs and services that address the needs of limited resource beginning farmers or ranchers; socially disadvantaged beginning farmers or ranchers; and farm workers desiring to become farmers or ranchers. The term “farmer” is used in the broadest sense and should be interpreted to include traditional agricultural farmers, ranchers, and tree farmers. As far as possible, geographical diversity will also be ensured.
Since its inception, BFRDP has funded sixty five Standard Projects to train, educate, and provide outreach and technical assistance to beginning farmers on one or more of the following topics:
- Production and management strategies to enhance land stewardship by beginning farmers and ranchers.
- Business management and decision support strategies that enhance the financial viability of beginning farmers and ranchers.
- Marketing strategies that enhance the competitiveness of beginning farmers and ranchers.
- Legal strategies that assist beginning farmers with farm or land acquisition and transfer.
- Other Priority Topics to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of beginning farmers and ranchers for the next generation.
Based on stakeholder feedback, forestry has been included as an acceptable topic.
Three Educational Enhancement Team Projects and one Clearinghouse grant were funded in FY 2009. The purpose of an Educational Enhancement Team grant is to assemble a team of experts to review beginning farmer and rancher curriculums and programs, identify gaps, and develop and disseminate recommendations and materials to address these gaps. The Educational Enhancement Teams will not train beginning farmers and ranchers but may train-the-trainers and help enhance funded and non-funded beginning farmer and rancher education programs in the nation. The USDA National Agricultural Library received the Clearinghouse grant and is now establishing an electronic library of for all beginning farmer and rancher education programs and opportunities in the nation.
Eligibility
BFRDP program recipients must be a collaborative State, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities, which may include: a state cooperative extension service; a Federal, State or tribal agency; a community-based and nongovernmental organization; college or university (including an institution awarding an associate’s degree) or foundation maintained by a college or university; or any other appropriate partner, as determined by the Secretary.
Types of Projects
There will be two types of projects: (a) Standard Projects: to new and established local and regional training, education, outreach and technical assistance initiatives that address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers in selected areas; and (b) Educational Enhancement Projects: To help develop seamless beginning farmer and rancher education programs by conducting evaluation, coordination and enhancement activities for Standard Projects and other non-funded beginning farmer programs.
The Awards Process
Awards will be made through a competitive grants process, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Grants will fund projects limited to 3 years, budget requests must not exceed $250,000 per year. Farm Bill provisions require all applicants to provide funds or in-kind support from non-Federal sources at least 25 percent of the Federal funds requested.
NIFA anticipates releasing the FY 2012 Request for Applications (RFA) in the summer of 2011, with a 60-day open period. The RFA will be posted on-line at http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/
Reviewers from universities, government, CBOs, for-profit and non-profit organizations and from the farming community will provide peer assessment and recommend applications for funding. More information on the review process is available at http://www.nifa.usda.gov/
Post Award Monitoring
Projects are required to acknowledge USDA-NIFA funding in all presentations, publications, news releases, etc.
Projects are required to collect and submit outcome based data to USDA-NIFA through annual reports.
The annual Project Directors meeting provides opportunities for networking and sharing of best practices.
The National Agricultural Library is establishing an electronic BFRDP Clearinghouse for all beginning farmer and rancher education programs and opportunities in the nation.
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
October 16th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Here is some information below on upcoming public redistricting meetings from the Redistricting Commission:
The meeting will be held in Hilo at the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m.
Videoconference will be available at the Waimea and Kona Council Offices.
For additional information, please visit the Redistricting Commission’s web page:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/
If you have questions, please feel free to give Ms. Karen Eoff a call.
Karen Eoff
Secretary,
Redistricting Commission
323-4264
keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
September 30th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Please see the information below from the Department of Environmental Management regarding e-waste collection. The attached press release has more specific details on exact drop-off times and locations:
E-waste collection sites will be staffed with attendants to assist residents with the proper disposal of e-waste and other items.
“Our department is working very hard to help keep our island clean, healthy and safe,” said Beck.Residential e-waste collection sites will accept TVs, monitors, laptops, VCRs/DVD players, stereo receivers/amplifiers, UPS systems, cameras, cellular and landline telephones.
The County will collect commercial e-waste from businesses and government agencies by appointment only on the last Friday of each month at the Hilo Sort Station. TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, VCRs/DVD players, stereo receivers/amplifiers, UPS systems, cameras, cellular and landline telephones, fax machines and copies will be accepted. Tipping fees will apply. For an appointment, call 961-8270.
Residential and commercial e-waste collection is also available at Mr. K?s Recycling and Redemption Center, 815 Kinoole St., Hilo (895-4471) though charges may apply to dispose of certain e-waste items.
For more information, please visit www.Hawai`iZeroWaste.org.
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Brittany Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
September 18th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha,
Here is some information on upcoming redistricting public hearings and regular meetings that are open to the public. If you have any questions about these meetings, please contact Karen Eoff at (808) 323-4264 or by email at keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us.
September 23, 2011, (Friday) – WHCC, Kona @ 10:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting
October 1, 2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. @ Papa’aloa Gym, 35-1994 Government Main Road, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764 – Pub. Hearing
October 1, 2011 (Saturday) 2:00 p.m. @ Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI, 96743 – Pub. Hearing
October 6, 2011 (Thursday) 6:00 p.m. @ Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana Street, Room 1, Hilo, HI 96720 – Pub. Hearing
October 11, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. @ Pahoa Neighborhood Center, 15-2710 Kauhale Road, Pahoa, HI 96788 – Pub. Hearing
October 12, 2011 (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. @ Na’alehu Comm. Cntr, 95-5635 Mamalahoa Hwy, Na’alehu, HI 96772 – Pub. Hearing
October 15, 2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. @ Hilo Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 – Pub. Hearing
October 15, 2011 (Saturday) 2:00 p.m. @ Kea‘au Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua Street, Kea‘au, HI 96749 – Pub. Hearing
October 17, 2011 (Monday) 6:00 p.m. @ WHCC, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 – Pub. Hearing
October 20, 2011 (Thursday) 6:00 p.m. @ Yano Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Hwy. Captain Cook, HI 96704 – Pub. Hearing – PLEASE NOTE: CORRECTION TO OCTOBER 20TH PUBLIC HEARING AT YANO HALL MEETING TIME IS 6:00 PM (NOT 2:00 PM AS PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN)
October 21, 2011, (Friday) – Hilo, @ 10:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting
November 3, 2011, (Thursday) – Hilo, @ 10:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting
November 10, 2011, (Thursday) – Hilo, @ 10:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting (Decide on Draft Plan)
November 21, 2011 (Monday) 6:00 p.m. @ WHCC, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 – Pub. Hearing
November 22, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. @ Hilo Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 – Pub. Hearing
November 30, 2011, (Wednesday) – 10:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting (Decide on Final Plan)
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
September 18th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
‘Aina Koa Pono (AKP) will be present for a community update at the Pahala Community Center on September 19, 2011 at 6:30PM. Principals and management of AKP will be on hand to answer questions and statements from attendees. The public is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Brittany Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
September 18th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
The nonprofit Ocean View Community Association is seeking support in gathering gifts for distributing to our keiki come Christmas. They have organized this gift giving event every year for the past seven years, and last year 2,040 children were able to join in the celebration.
Any grants or gifts donated are tax deductible. Please see the attached letters for more information, or contact Ginny Galletes at (808) 217-5593 or Betsy Ramstad at (808) 939-7423.
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai‘i County Councilmember Brittany Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
The deadline to submit testimony on Kahuku Villages Draft EIS may be extended until November 6, 2011
September 18th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha,
- The deadline to submit testimony on Kahuku Villages Draft EIS may be extended until November 6, 2011, tentatively based on assuming the Kahuku Village planners submit the missing information. This update is based on information from the Office of Environmental Quality Control and the County’s Planning Department.
Mahalo,
Jenny Knippling
Council Aide
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
Councilmember Brittany Smart
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
August 30th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Here is information on a few upcoming workshops on the proposed building code changes:
County staff from the Building Department will explain and clarify proposed changes to the Hawai`i County Building Code at two workshops next month.
Bill 270, Draft 3, would change the Building Code by adopting the 2006 International Building Code (2006 IBC), along with a number of state and county amendments.
The county is required by state law to adopt a building code using model codes and standards, such as the 2006 IBC, no later than two years after the adoption of the state building code. The state building code was adopted in 2010, and adoption of Bill 270 will bring the county into compliance with the state law.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Community Meeting Hale in Kailua-Kona from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and on Wednesday Sept. 7 at the Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Links:
To view a copy of Bill 270, Draft 3, go to http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/0/doc/756796/Page1.aspx
To view a copy of the current Hawaii County Code, Chapter 5, relating to building, go to http://co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/chapter05.pdf
To view a free copy of the International Code go to http://www.iccsafe.org/Store/Pages/OverviewFreeCodes.aspx and http://www.iccsafe.org/Store/Pages/FreeCodes.aspx
Mahalo,
Office of Hawai’i County Councilmember Brittany Smart
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
August 26th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
For Immediate Release: 8/23/2011
Honolulu, HI – The Hawaii Defense Foundation’s founding director and president, Christopher Baker, has filed a lawsuit against Honolulu Chief of Police Louis Kealoha, the Honolulu Police Department, the City and County of Honolulu, the State of Hawaii, and Governor Neil Abercrombie in connection with civil rights violations of the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution.
The complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii by attorneys Richard Holcomb, Alan Beck, and Kevin O’Grady alleges that Hawaii’s license to carry statute and various other firearm regulations are unconstitutional. State law mandates that citizens may be provided licenses to carry only in “exceptional circumstance” or “where a need or urgency has been sufficiently indicated,” all at the discretion of the county’s Chief of Police. The complaint asserts that this language violates the Second Amendment, which secures the right of all responsible, law-abiding citizens to bear arms for the purpose of self-defense. Additionally, the complaint also addresses the use of non-lethal tools for self-defense such as electric guns, which are banned in in Hawaii.
“The Second Amendment protects the right to self-defense. Everyday around the islands good people are robbed, assaulted, raped, or in the worst cases murdered. It’s simply a matter of physics, the Police can’t be everywhere to stop criminals from committing violent acts. We must be allowed to carry the tools that give us a chance to protect ourselves from harm,” says Chris Baker. “We want criminals to have to think about the consequences of attacking someone,” he continued, “but right now, nothing serves as a deterrent to them – the odds are in their favor.”
Hawaii Defense Foundation (www.TheHDF.org) is a domestic not-for-profit corporation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Foundation serves the community by providing various services, such as: legal defense of civil rights, educational courses on firearm safety, self-defense training, and life saving techniques – such as first aid and CPR. The Foundation has many supporters and members across the State of Hawaii.
If you would like to show your support or are looking for additional information please contact the Foundation’s Secretary, Erica Castillo, at (808) 664-1827 or info(at)hawaiidefensefoundation.org.
A copy of the press release is here:
http://www.hawaiidefensefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lawsuit-Press-Release.pdf
CV11-00513SOM-RLP
August 26th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha,
A Ka’u Community Development Plan (CDP) Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, at 5:30pm, at the Pahala Community Center.
Likely agenda items include: a project update; an introduction to staff from Chris Hart & Partners, which is helping to complete elements of the CDP; and a review of recent outreach activities. Since the draft CDP is not yet complete and ready for review, there will not be a discussion of potential CDP policies and strategies.
The agenda will be finalized by September 7, at which point I will distribute it by email and post it at www.kaucdp.info.
For more information about the Steering Committee, including its membership, roles, and materials from past meetings, visit that section of www.kaucdp.info.
For more information about the Ka’u CDP, go to www.kaucdp.info or contact Steering Committee Chair Leina’ala Enos (929-8641; lenos@qlcc.org), other Steering Committee members, Community Planning Assistant Nalani Parlin (217-6893, kaucdp@gmail.com), or me.
Mahalo,
Ron Whitmore
Long Range Planner
Hawai’i County Planning Department
101 Pauahi, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8137
Fax: (808) 961-8742
rwhitmore@co.hawaii.hi.us
July 11th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha,
For immediate release:
District 6 Matters: Office of Aging
Councilmember Brittany Smart will be at various places in District 6 to meet with Hawai‘i Island seniors in August. She will be accompanied by the Director of the Executive Office of Aging at the State of Hawaii, Wes Lum, and Alan Parker, the Executive on Aging at the County of Hawaii’s Office of Aging. Councilmember Smart will be touring various senior facilities in District 6 with these two special guests to discuss with our aging constituents what challenges they face living in a rural community and how the local and state governments can help.
See below for the schedule of the meetings they will be at if you would like to attend:
Wed. 8/24 – 9:00AM: Na’alehu Community Center, Na’alehu
1:30PM: St. Benedicts Church (the Painted Church), S. Kona
Thurs. 8/25 – 9:30AM: The Cooper Center, Volcano
2:00PM: Pahala Senior Center, Pahala
Fri. 8/26 – 10:00AM: Mt. View Senior Center, Mt. View
For more information, please call Jenny at (808) 961-8536. Mahalo.
Jenny Knippling
Council Aide
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
Councilmember Brittany Smart
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
July 5th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
Resolution 60-11 will be up for discussion during the Planning Committee meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, July 6th) at 11:00 AM. Please consider providing your public testimony either in Hilo at the Council Chambers or in Kona at the West Hawaii Civic Center (click here to read about the various ways to provide testimony to the Hawaii County Council). Let us all know how you feel about this resolution, which would delay Hawaii County Council action on any rezoning or general plan amendments in Ka’u until a Community Development Plan is completed and in place, or December 31, 2012, whichever comes first. If you would like more information on this resolution, please see the attached FAQ from the District 6 office.
JULY D6M MEETINGS: Redistricting of Hawai’i County*
- July 13, 7:00 PM – The Cooper Center (Volcano)
- July 20, 7:00 PM – Yano Hall (S. Kona)
- July 27, 7:00 PM – Na’alehu Community Center (Na’alehu)
Come to a District 6 Matters (D6M) meeting near you in July. This month we will be discussing the upcoming redistricting of Hawaii County. On-hand to help answer any questions or concerns will be Michael Udovich from the Office of the Corporation Council. Light refreshments will be served.
Mahalo,
Brittany Smart
Hawai‘i County Councilmember
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
hccdistrict6@gmail.com
June 17th, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
District 6 Matters: Redistricting of Hawai‘i County
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 PM – The Cooper Center (Volcano)
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 PM – Yano Hall (S. Kona)
Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 PM – Na’alehu Community Center (Na’alehu)
Come to an open community meeting in your area to discuss the upcoming redistricting for Hawaii County with Councilmember Brittany Smart. On-hand to help answer any questions or concerns will be Michael Udovic, the attorney from the Office of the Corporation Counsel assigned to the Redistricting Commission.
Light refreshments will be served.
Mahalo,
Jenny Knippling
Council Aide
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
Councilmember Brittany Smart
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
jknippling@co.hawaii.hi.us
June 2nd, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
Aloha Friends,
This month there will be more District 6 Matters (D6M) community meetings to gain public input and opinions on a couple different subjects that affect Ka‘u.
District 6 Matters & Resolution 60-11:
Thursday, June 9th at 7:00 PM at the Na’alehu Community Center
This is a public meeting to discuss proposed Resolution 60-11, which delays Hawai‘i County Council action on any rezoning or general plan amendments in Ka‘u until a Community Development Plan (CDP) is completed and in place, or December 31, 2012, whichever comes first. Questions and statements are encouraged, light refreshments will be served.
District 6 Matters & PATH:
Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 PM: Ocean View Community Association
Wednesday, June 29th at 7:00 PM: Cooper Center (Volcano)
Councilmember Brittany Smart will host the District 6 Matters (D6M) meetings with special guest Executive Director of the People’s Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH) Laura Dierenfield.
Ms. Dierenfield will be discussing Complete Streets, the Bike Plan Implementation Plan as well as having open dialog on pedestrian and bicycle safety and needed infrastructures. Direct questions and comments are welcome on any subject dealing with pedestrian and bicyclist issues. Light refreshments will be served.
Aloha,
Brittany Smart
Hawai’i County Councilmember
District 6 – Upper Puna, Ka’u, South Kona
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8536
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June 2nd, 2011 | Author: Kau Dave
NEWS RELEASE
June 1, 2011
Contact Person: Chris Chin-Chance, Recycling Specialist, at 961-8554
Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Information
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., as follows:
· Saturday, June 4, at the Hilo Solid Waste Transfer Station.
· Saturday, June 11, at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Solid Waste Transfer Station.
These events are for household generated and self-hauled waste only. No business or farm wastes and NO electronic waste will be accepted.
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management holds these collection events so residents can conveniently dispose of acceptable HHW in a manner that protects both public health and the environment. Some acceptable HHW are automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent lights and pesticides. For a more complete list of acceptable or unacceptable HHW, please visit our website www.hawaiizerowaste.org. The website includes other useful information on solid waste diversion and recycling.
If you are unable to attend the events described above, the next HHW Collection Events will be on September 3, 2011 in Wai‘?hinu (tentative), December 3, in Hilo and December 10, in Kailua-Kona.
Please direct your comments or questions regarding these HHW Collection Events to Chris Chin-Chance, Recycling Specialist with the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8554 or email to recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us. Mahalo for your k?kua.