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Senate committee hears nominations for Hagatna Restoration board; nominees cite preservation, funding plans
Summary
The Guam Legislature committee took testimony May 23 on two nominees to the Hagatna Restoration and Redevelopment Authority (HRRA) board, Monsignor James L. G. Beneventi and Melissa F. Bettis. Supporters emphasized cultural stewardship, preservation projects and a push to identify new funding and partnerships; no confirmation vote was taken.
The Committee on Child Welfare, Youth Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women's Affairs, Disability Services, Arts, Culture, Historic Preservation, and Hagatna Restoration heard public testimony May 23 on the executive nominations of Monsignor James L. G. Beneventi and Melissa F. Bettis to five‑year terms on the Hagatna Restoration and Redevelopment Authority board.
The nominees and their supporters described long records of preservation work and pledged to pursue funding and partnerships to move stalled projects for the island capital. Committee Chairwoman Senator Shelley v. Calvo opened the hearing and said the HRRA ‘‘aims to balance economic growth, cultural preservation, and urban planning’’ as part of efforts to revitalize Hagatna.
Supporters told the committee Monsignor Beneventi has decades of local preservation work. John Rivera, who testified in support, said Monsignor Beneventi ‘‘was instrumental in getting the Hagatna Cathedral…
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