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Hawaii County Council unanimously honors late Fire Chief Kazuo Todd
Summary
The Hawaii County Council on Jan. 7 passed a unanimous resolution expressing condolences for the death of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, drawing emotional testimony from department staff, family and community members and recognition of Todd’s leadership in wildfire response and departmental reforms.
The Hawaii County Council unanimously approved Resolution 4‑29‑25 on Jan. 7 to honor the life and public service of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd and to extend condolences to his family and the county fire department. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilmember Kimball and seconded by Councilmember Kerkowitz; the vote carried 9‑0.
Family, fire department colleagues and members of the public delivered testimony before the vote. Renee Godoy, a police and fire chaplain and founder of Friends of First…
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