STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1666

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 748

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 748, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation

 

G.M. No. 748

RONA FUKUMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Rona Fukumoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Rona Fukumoto from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Fukumoto's extensive administrative experience, expertise in critical housing issues, and commitment to public service also qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Fukumoto is currently Division Administrator for Catholic Charities Hawaii's Housing Assistance and Referral programs, and is Catholic Charities Hawaii's former Director of Intake, Information, and Referral.  She also volunteers as a member of the Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation and Hawaii State Department of Human Services Financial Assistance Advisory Council, and has strong links to a wide range of community organizations.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Fukumoto has served as a Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation since 2014.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Fukumoto's extensive experience, dedication to public service, and commitment to addressing the crucial housing needs of Hawaii will continue to be valuable assets to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing 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 Housing,

 

 

 

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WILL ESPERO, Chair