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Public commenters allege nepotism and secret casino talks; call for renewed focus on Hawaiian sovereignty
Summary
During public testimony at the Dec. 4, 2024, OHA board meeting, speakers raised accusations about trustee staff hires and private discussions with a tribal casino proposer, and urged the board to prioritize Hawaiian sovereignty.
Public commenters at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 4, 2024, raised allegations about internal hiring practices and private meetings regarding a proposed casino, and urged the board to keep Hawaiian sovereignty and beneficiary interests central to its work.
Jermaine Myers, who identified himself as an OHA beneficiary advocate and a Nanakuli Hawaiian homestead lessee, told trustees that “nepotism by Chair Hulu” had allowed two trustees to keep daughters in paid positions by moving them…
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