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Votes at a glance: committee forwards five mayoral nominations; two roll-call splits recorded
Summary
At its Feb. 18, 2025 meeting the committee forwarded five mayoral nominations to the full council with favorable recommendations. Most advanced unanimously or by voice vote; two nominations (Leeward Planning Commission and Banyan Drive redevelopment) advanced with roll-call splits.
The Committee on Government Operations and External Affairs forwarded the following mayoral nominations to the full council with favorable recommendations on Feb. 18, 2025.
1) Philip I. 'Ippy' Iona — Department of Water Supply (communication 133). The committee closed the file and sent the nomination to the full council with a favorable recommendation; the clerk recorded nine ayes. If confirmed by the full council, Iona will serve a five-year term through Dec. 31, 2029.
2) Brian Cushni — Fire Commission (communication 134). Cushni, a 27-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire…
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