HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Ethics February 16, 2018 Meeting PacketMichael Curtis
Chair
Maureen Tabura
Vice -Chair
Mia Shiraishi
Secretary
COUNTY OF KAUA'I BOARD OF ETHICS
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
Friday, February 16, 2018
1:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
Mo`ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3
4444 Rice Street, L1hu'e, HI 96766
Members:
Susan Burriss
Ryan de la Pena
Mary Tudela
Oath of Office for newly appointed member Dean A. Toyofuku, I st term ending 12131120 and
reappointed member Mary K Tudela, 2nd term ending 12131120
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Open Session Minutes of November 17, 2017
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION
BOE 2018-01 Possible conflict of interest and recusal dated January 4, 2018, from Arryl
Kaneshiro related to a license agreement between the County of Kauai
and Grove Farm Company, Incorporated.
BOE 2018-02 2017 Lobbyist Registration Year -End Report
REQUEST FOR AN ADVISORY OPINION
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary,
hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive
session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to
HRS §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
DISCLOSURES
1. Matthew H. Arakawa - Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
2. Marissa L. Sandblom — Charter Review Commission
3. Julie A. Caspillo — Board of Review
4. Dean A. Toyofuku — Board of Ethics
5. Michael C. Curtis — Board of Ethics
6. Nelson H. Mukai — Candidate for County Council
NNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: Next meeting scheduled Friday, March 16, 2018 —1:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building,
Liquor Conference Room 3
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Board may, when deemed necessary, hold an
executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was
not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and
shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a).
cc: Nicolas Courson, Deputy County Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY
Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours
prior to the meeting indicating:
1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing;
2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and
3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only.
4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please
provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of
the testifier; and
While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials
received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members
after the meeting is concluded.
The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the
discretion of the chairperson or presiding member.
Send written testimony to:
Board of Ethics
Attn: Lani Agoot
Office of Boards & Commissions
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Board of Ethics — February 16, 2018
4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
L-1hu`e, HI 96766
Email: lagoot@kauai.gov
Fax: 241-5127 Phone: 241-4917
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Boards &
Commissions Support Clerk at 241-4917 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting.
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COUNTY OF KAUAI
Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
Board/Commission: BOARD OF ETHICS Meeting Date November 17, 2017
Location Mo`ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3 Start of Meeting: 1:00 p.m. I End of Meeting: 1:55 p.m.
Present Vice Chair Michael Curtis: Members: Susan Burriss; Mia Shiraishi; Ryan de la Pena; Calvin Murashige
Staff. Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson; Boards & Commissions Office Staff. Administrative Specialist Lani Agoot;
Administrator Paula M. Morikami
Excused I Chair Mary Tudela, Maureen Tabura I
Absent
SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION
Call To Order Vice Chair Curtis called the meeting to order at
1:00 p.m. with 5 members
BUSINESS BOE 2017-17 County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask respectfully requests an
Open Session with the Board of Ethics to discuss the Board's authority,
duties, and responsibilities
County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask stated, for the record, the County
Attorney's Office's (CAO) position on advisory opinions as far as content
and how they should be utilized. He said the CAO's goal was to have a
body of precedent that County officers and employees could look at based
on well -reasoned and articulated decisions from the past that would inform
future actions. The CAO wanted to see people be proactive and act
ethically with guidance from the Board of Ethics. Mr. Trask clarified that
his office gave legal advice; however, in the Charter it was clear that only
the Board of Ethics had the authority to render advisory opinions and only
those opinions could provide the appropriate cover for an officer or
employee who acted within the scope of that opinion. He said that was why
his office always qualified the advice they gave with a referral to the Board
of Ethics.
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Mr. Trask referenced case law that defined advisory opinions and their
process, and provided the following definitions: A declaratory order, "Any
interested person may petition an agency for declaratory order as to the
applicability of any statutory provision or any rule or order of the agency".
An advisory opinion under 20.05 d.2; "It shall be the function of the Board
of Ethics to render advisory opinions or interpretations with respect to
application of the code upon request. " He said although there was nothing
specific in 91-8, the Charter, or the Board of Ethics' rules regarding what an
advisory opinion shall contain, the Board's advisory opinions are subject to
a narrow appellate review by the circuit court if appealed. Mr. Trask
advised the Board that their advisory opinions need to be clearly articulated
and appropriate under the law. If they failed to do that, there would be
nothing in the record to show that their advisory opinion was not arbitrary
and capricious, and could be overturned by the circuit court. He said the
CAO's concern with inadequate advisory opinions was that it would lower
County officers' and employees' faith in the Code of Ethics if they thought
the Board was arbitrary and capricious, and not seek the Board's review.
Mr. Trask assured the Board that his office wanted to work with them to
ensure that their advisory opinions were robust and clients were confident in
seeking advisory opinions, knowing they would receive fair, well -reasoned
opinions. And, if an advisory opinion was appealed, it would stand up in
court.
Mr. Murashige said that some requests were so baseless that he personally
found there was no violation of the Code. Where the Board would need to
go into detail would be when there was a conflict.
Mr. Trask explained that not every opinion had to be the same in length, but
every opinion should be as long and as well -reasoned, as necessary. He said
his concern was with the more complex questions, and that he didn't think
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the Board was getting the tough questions because people didn't feel the
simple questions were being dealt with appropriately.
Vice Chair Curtis stated that the meeting minutes of October 20, 2017 were
not approved and asked for a motion.
Approval of
Regular Open Session Minutes of October 20, 2017
Mr. de la Pena moved to approve the Open
Minutes
Session minutes of October 20, 2017. Mr.
Murashige seconded the motion. Motion carried
5:0.
Business Cont.
Vice Chair Curtis stated that at the Board's last meeting, Dee Crowell
requested an advisory opinion regarding whether an 89-day contract
position was considered an "employee" of the County, and asked Mr. Trask
if that was the type of opinion people were afraid to bring before the Board
of Ethics. Mr. Trask replied yes. He said what concerned him was when he
was at Council recently and heard the comment "let's just get rid of the
Board of Ethics," as well as other non-specific comments. Whether or not
those comments were just complaining and unsubstantiated, he wanted to
work together with the Board so that those comments wouldn't be
substantiated in the future.
Ms. Burriss stated that she was confused and wanted to know specifically
what the CAO wanted. Mr. Trask clarified that he wanted the Board's
advisory opinions to contain a findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a
decision and order; and that his office wanted to help the Board with a draft
template. He said the Board could go into executive session and discuss the
facts as they saw them, determine their reasoning, and work with their
County Attorney to get the conclusions to support their reasoning. Mr.
Trask said he wanted to build this body of law (the Board of Ethics) because
the community was best served with an ethical government, and an ethical
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government was best created with well -reasoned, proactive guidance from
the Board of Ethics.
Ms. Burriss said she thought the subject that generated the discussion was
from their last meeting on whether an 89-day contract was a contract of
employment, and that there was some objection at the meeting that the
Board was being asked to give a legal opinion and legal opinions were not
the Board's kuleana.
Mr. Trask said that he didn't feel that the advice rendered by the CAO and
the advisory opinions rendered by the Board of Ethics were mutually
exclusive. Under rule 1.2 of the Board's Rules and Regulations, an advisory
opinion is defined as "an opinion rendered by the Board pursuant to request
by any officer or employee, or former officer or employee, as to whether or
not facts and circumstances of a particular case violate or will violate the
standards of conduct prescribed by the Cade of Ethics. " He clarified that
the Board of Ethics applies and renders decisions on the law; the CAO
advises on the law. The Board and the CAO work together to accomplish
that. He added that an advisory opinion was an opinion that was informed
by legal opinions, and that it was no coincidence that Mr. Murashige, Ms.
Burriss, and Ms. Shiraishi were lawyers because the County knew they
appreciated legal analysis, the idea of precedent, and could help render
advisory opinions.
Mr. Murashige said there were Attorney General opinions on the 89-day
contract issue that said the person was an "employee", and asked why the
Board had to answer the same question that had already been established.
Mr. Trask stated that the County of Kauai was a political subdivision of the
State of Hawaii. Under Article 8, section 2 of the Hawaii State
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Constitution, the County had modified home rule, which means that the
County had plenary authority to structure its own governance which takes
precedent over State statutory provisions covering the same. However,
State statutory provisions regarding authority and power that are statewide
concern took precedent over County ordinance on the same. He said State
ethics decisions were used as guidance but were not binding because the
County Code of Ethics was promulgated in the Charter and related to
County governance.
Mr. Murashige stated that unemployment benefits were paid by the State so
there were two jurisdictions.
Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson provided that part of the issue
was that Mr. Crowell's question was poorly formulated and he shouldn't
have asked the Board if he would be considered an "employee"; specifically,
Mr. Crowell should have asked if section 3 - 1. 10, Restrictions on Post -
employment, applied to him.
Mr. Trask said that where it might be beneficial for the CAO to help their
clients' scope, draft, and present clearly cognizant questions to the Board,
they are not currently assisting in drafting requests. He advised the Board
that, under their rules, they could ask for further clarification from the
requestor as well as have them present at the meeting.
Mr. Curtis commented that as a realtor, he understood and appreciated that
an opinion needed to be substantiated, and that the Board would comply
with the request.
Communication
BOE 2017-18 Possible Conflict of Interest dated October 20, 2017 from
Mr. de la Pena moved to receive BOE 2017-18.
AM1 Kaneshiro relating to the nomination and qppgipImggt of Marissa L.
Ms. Shiraishi seconded the motion. Motion
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Sandblom to the Charter Review Commission
carried 5:0.
Request for an
RAO 17-011 Request for an Advisory, Opinion dated October 23, 2017 from
Derek S.K. Kawakami relating to the nomination and appointment of
Advisory
Marissa L. Sandblom to the Charter Review Commission
Opinion
Mr. Kawakami stated that he felt there was no conflict but appreciated the
value of the Board's opinion, and didn't want his vote for Marissa to cloud
her appointment.
Mr. Murashige moved that the Board find no
The Board had no questions for Mr. Kawakami. Vice Chair Curtis called
conflict of interest. Mr. de la Pena seconded the
for the question.
motion. Motion carried 5:0.
Ms. Burris asked if the Board needed a reason to support their finding to
which Vice Chair Curtis said he thought they only needed a reason if there
was a conflict.
Mr. Murashige said he found that the relationship between Councilman
Kawakami and Appointee Sandblom to the Charter Review Commission
was remote. Any connection that he may have in his role as a trustee in the
Waioli Corporation to the function of that organization was remote and any
impact Ms. Sandblom's actions would have would be minimal at best. He
said the Charter Review Commission does not pass regulations; they
provide recommendations and the voters decide.
Vice Chair Curtis concurred and asked for further comments from the Board
to which there were none.
RAO 17-012 Request for an Advisory Opinion dated November 3, 2017
from Arryl Kaneshiro relating to the nomination of Marissa L. Sandblom to
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the Charter Review Commission
Mr. Kaneshiro clarified that his request was based on "perception", and that
sometimes the public has the perception that a conflict exists. He said he
didn't believe there was a conflict because Marissa, as a Charter Review
Commissioner, would be acting in her own capacity, and per the Code of
Conduct, he would not receive any personal benefits from her serving on the
Commission.
Mr. de la Pena asked Mr. Kaneshiro if he was a subordinate to Ms.
Sandblom to which Mr. Kaneshiro replied no.
Vice Chair Curtis asked Mr. Kaneshiro if Ms. Sandblom was his superior or
would have influence over his employment at Grove Farm to which Mr.
Kaneshiro clarified that she was a V.P. at Grove Farm, but she was not his
boss and had no influence over his employment.
With no further questions from the Board, Vice Chair Curtis asked for a
Mr. Murashige moved that the Board find no
motion.
conflict of interest. Ms. Burriss seconded the
motion.
Vice Chair Curtis stated that Mr. Kaneshiro and Ms. Sandblom work for
Grove Farm and asked if the appearance of conflict constituted a conflict.
Mr. Murashige said it depended on the facts perceived or the perception of
conflict. He said in this case there was a relationship, but didn't feel that
relationship created a conflict.
Ms. Shiraishi stated that perception of conflict was one of many factors the
Board considered when making a determination. Grove Farm is a big
company. Mr. Kaneshiro and Ms. Sandblom are far removed and her duties
on the Charter Review Commission would not necessarily affect Mr.
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Kaneshiro or their working relationship.
Vice Chair Curtis called for the question.
Motion carried 5:0.
RAO 17-013 Request for an AdvisoryOpinion dated November 7, 2017
from Mel Rapozo on what constitutes a conflict of interest
County Clerk Jade Fountain Tanigawa was present on behalf of Mel Rapozo
to answer questions from the Board.
Vice Chair Curtis said that it was clear to him that the perception of a
conflict of interest was not a conflict of interest; therefore, councilmembers
were not required to recuse themselves and were allowed to vote.
Mr. Murashige asked Ms. Tanigawa if Mr. Rapozo wanted a continuance to
which she replied that a ruling would be appreciated because the Council
frequently dealt with the issue.
Ms. Shiraishi disclosed that Mr. Rapozo was a client of her law firm but
would not recuse herself on the matter.
Vice Chair Curtis asked the Board if they felt they should wait to address
the matter when Mr. Rapozo was present to answer questions. Mr. Courson
cautioned that was not an option because Mr. Rapozo did not ask for a
continuance, and the Charter says that advisory opinions would be rendered
within 45 days.
Mr. Murashige said he had difficulty responding to the request. The Charter
or the County Code defines what conflicts are and the Board applies what is
written to the facts; however, the request contained no facts.
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Vice Chair Curtis said that perception was without substance and that the
facts that would generate the perception were what would determine the
decision of a conflict. Without facts, the Board could not render an opinion
on perception alone.
Mr. Courson read the definition of an advisory opinion from the Board's
Rules and Regulations. He said in his research on the matter, he found that
in every case the question of ethics was based on the particular facts and
circumstances of the case.
Ms. Burriss said the Board could not define every single instance where
there was a conflict, which would be the true answer to Mr. Rapozo's
question.
Vice Chair Curtis stated that perception of a conflict couldn't be a conflict of
interest, but the substance behind the generation of that perception would be
what an opinion could be rendered on. Mr. Murashige said that perception
was what people perceived the situation to be, so perception could give rise
to a conflict because the Board would perceive it in a certain fashion;
however, public perception may be slightly different.
Vice Chair Curtis asked the Board how they wanted to respond to Mr.
Rapozo's request for an advisory opinion to which Ms. Burriss said the
Board should decline the request, saying they couldn't answer the question
of what constitutes a conflict of interest without the application of specific
Ms. Burriss moved to decline rendering an
facts. Mr. Murashige agreed.
advisory opinion for BOE 17-013 on the
question of what constitutes a conflict of interest
because the board has not been provided with
facts upon which to render an opinion. Mr.
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Murashige seconded the motion.
Ms. Shiraishi said she read the request as asking whether a perception of
conflict was determinative and if so, the Board could render an advisory
opinion.
Ms. Burriss stated that there were two questions and she would be willing to
vote on her motion first and then on an opinion that perception was not
necessarily a conflict.
With no further discussion on the motion, Vice Chair Curtis called for the
question.
Motion carried 5:0.
Ms. Shiraishi moved that the perception of a
conflict of interest is not determinative that there
is a conflict. Ms. Burriss seconded the motion.
Mr. Murashige suggested amending the motion to add "in and of itself."
Vice Chair Curtis asked Ms. Burriss to withdraw her second and for Ms.
Shiraishi to restate the motion.
Ms. Burriss withdrew her second.
Ms. Shiraishi moved that the perception of a
conflict of interest in and of itself is not
determinative that there is a conflict of interest.
Ms. Burriss seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Disclosures
1. Mary E. Tudela - Board of Ethics
Mr. de la Pena moved to receive disclosures 1
2. Herman J. Texeira - Open Space Commission
and 2, and deem them complete. Mr. Murashige
seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0.
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Election of
Mr. Murashige nominated Vice Chair Curtis for
Chair and Vice
Chair.
Chair for
Calendar Year
Mr. de la Pena moved to close nominations. Ms.
2018
Shiraishi seconded the motion. Motion carried 4
ayes: 0 nays: 1 abstention.
Mr. de la Pena nominated Maureen Tabura for
Vice Chair. Mr. Murashige seconded the
nomination.
Mr. Murashige moved to close nominations.
Ms. Shiraishi seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Mr. Murashige nominated Ms. Shiraishi for
Secretary.
Mr. de la Pena moved to close nominations. Mr.
Murashige seconded the motion. Motion carried
4 ayes: 0 pays: 1 abstention.
Announcements
Next Meeting: Friday, January 19, 2018 —1:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building,
Liquor Conference Room
Adjournment
Mr. de la Pena moved to adjourn the meeting at
1:55 p.m. Mr. Murashige seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5:0.
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Submitted by:
Lani Agoot, Administrative Specialist
() Approved as circulated.
O Approved with amendments. See minutes of
Reviewed and Approved by:
meeting.
Mary Tudela, Chair
COUNTY COUNCIL
Mel Rapozo, Chair
Ross Kagawa, Vice Chair
Arthur Brun
Mason K. Chock
Arryl Kaneshiro
Derek S.K. Kawakami
JoAnn A. Yukimura
Council Services Division
4396 Rice Street, Suite 209
Lihu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
MEMORANDUM
January 4, 2018
TO: Mel Rapozo, Council Chair
and Members of the Kauai County Council
FROM: Arryl Kaneshiro, Councilmember AK
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
Jade K. Fountain-Tanigawa, County Clerk
Scott K. Sato, Deputy County Clerk
Telephone: (808) 241-4188
Facsimile: (808) 241-6349
E-mail: cokcouncil@kauai.gov
Rw
JAN 5 2017
RE: POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RECUSAL
RELATED TO AGENDA ITEM C 2018-16, A LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF KAUA`I AND
GROVE FARM COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Pursuant to Section 20.04(B) of the Kauai County Charter, Section 3-1.9 of
the Kauai County Code 1987, as amended, and Rule No. 8 of the Rules of the
Council of the County of Kauai, I hereby provide written disclosure on the
record of a possible conflict of interest relating to agenda item C 2018-16, a License
Agreement between the County of Kauai and Grove Farm Company, Incorporated,
for the 800 MHz radio site located at Tax Map Key (TMK) No. (4) 3-8-002-005,
Kalepa Ridge, Kauai, Hawaii, for emergency radio communications for the County
of Kauai, due to my employment with Grove Farm Company, Incorporated.
In light of the above, I will recuse myself from the aforementioned item.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for
your attention to this matter.
CNT:aa
cc: January 24, 2018 Council Meeting Agenda
County of Kauai Board of Ethics
Council Services Staff
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COUNTY COUNCIL
Mel Rapozo, Chair
Ross Kagawa, Vice Chair
Arthur Brun
Mason K. Chock
Arryl Kaneshiro
Derek S.K. Kawakami
JoAnn A. Yukimura
Council Services Division
4396 Rice Street, Suite 209
Llhu`e, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
January 31, 2018
Michael Curtis, Chair
and Members of the Board of Ethics
c/o Office of Boards & Commissions
4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
Lih.u`e, Hawaii 96766
Dear Chair Curtis and Members of the Board of Ethics:
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
Jade K. Fountain-Tanigawa, County Clerk
Scott K. Sato, Deputy County Clerk
Telephone: (808) 241-4188
Facsimile: (808) 241-6349
E-mail: cokcouncil@kauai.gov
JAN 3 2018 ; Ll
BOAF1D_7 COMmiss lot"tS
RE: 2017 COUNTY OF KAUA`I LOBBYIST REGISTRATION
Ordinance No. 999, Relating to the Registration of Lobbyists was adopted by
the Council of the County of Kauai on second and final reading on March 23, 2016
and approved by the Mayor on March 30, 2016. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 999, all
lobbyists must file a Lobbyist Registration Statement with the Office of the County
Clerk, as early as possible, but no later than five (5) days after engaging in lobbying.
Lobbyists must also file a Lobbyist Contributions & Expenditures Statement on or
before January 318t of each year, which shall cover the period from January 1st
through December 318t of the previous year.
This letter is to notify you that as of December 31, 2017, the following lobbyists
have submitted their Lobbyist Registration Statement:
1. BELLES, Michael J. (PRW Princeville Development Company LLC)
2. BELLES, Michael J. (CIRI Land Development Company)
3. BRODY, Bev (Get Fit Kauai / Hawai`i Public Health Institute)
4. DEAL, Chad Jesse (Kaua`i Board of Realtors)
5. DELAUNAY, Christopher M. (Pacific Resource Partnership)
6. ELLAMAR, Stacy E.O. (Pacific Resource Partnership)
7. FREDERICK, Anne C. (Hawai`i Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.))
8. GOLD, Joy (KYD, Inc.)
9. GRAHAM JR., Max W.J. (Lorence H. Leight and Brit Momaday-Leight,
Trustees)
10. GRAHAM JR., Max W.J. (PRW Princeville Development Company LLC)
11. JUNG, Ian Kawika (PRW Princeville Development Company LLC)
12. KIMURA, Joy Y.N. (Hawai`i Laborers -Employers Cooperation and
Education Trust (LECET)
13. LEE, Peter H. M. (Hawai`i Laborers -Employers Cooperation and
Education Trust (LECET)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Michael Curtis, Chair
and Members of the Board of Ethics
Re: 2017 County of Kauai Lobbyist Registration
January 31, 2018
Page 2
14.MOIR, Stephanie Makananani Tami (Hawai`i Public Health Institute
Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii) — Canceled on January 19, 2018
15. NISHIMITSU, Lorna Akiko (CIRI Land Development Company)
16. NISHIMURA, Randall Tetsuo (Ron's Electric, Inc.)
17. PERRIELLO, Mark L. (Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce)
18. RIETOW, Allan S. (The Nature Conservancy)
19. SHIGEMOTO, Tom H. (Alexander and Baldwin, Inc.)
20. TENBRUGGENCATE, Jan W. (CIRI / CLDC)
21. TOKIOKA, Beth (Kauai Island Utility Cooperative)
22. YAMANE, Michael (Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative)
As of the date of this letter, the following lobbyists have not submitted their
2017 Lobbyist Contributions & Expenditures Statement:
1. FREDERICK, Anne C. (Hawai`i Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.))
All Statements are considered public record and are posted on the Council's.
website at www.kauai.gov/Council/LobbyistRegistration.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of the
County Clerk, Council Services Division at 241-4188.
Sincerely,
J K. FOUNTAIN-1ANIGAWA
County Clerk, County of Kauai
cc: Paula M. Morikami, Boards & Commissions Administrator