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Annie Mesa Makepeace presents record of community service at Chamorro Land Trust Commission confirmation hearing
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Annie Mesa Makepeace told the Guam Legislature she will prioritize transparency and responsible stewardship if confirmed to the Chamorro Land Trust Commission, while community and agency witnesses described more than a decade of nonprofit and public‑sector service.
Annie Mesa Makepeace told the Committee on Land, Environment, Housing, Agriculture, Parks and Infrastructure on April 7 that she would prioritize transparent administration and careful stewardship of public land if confirmed to the Chamorro Land Trust Commission.
Makepeace, who described decades of business and government experience and service on multiple local boards, said she would “work to help the commission reach its goals” and would follow the law and recuse herself from any conflicts. Supporters who testified on her behalf included an unnamed longtime colleague who said he had known Makepeace since 2001 and praised her professionalism, Angela Camacho, interim administrative director for the Tomorrowland Trust Commission, and Doris Camacho Royal of the Archdiocese of Agana Ministry to the Homeless.
Camacho told the committee that Makepeace has “extensive knowledge and experience in both private sector and government service,” citing roles such as treasurer of the Guam Community College Health Center and prior board service. Doris Camacho Royal said Makepeace and her family have supported the island’s homeless community for about 18 years, noting that the family has provided hot meals for an estimated 60 to 70 people on a volunteer basis.
In a biographical statement, Makepeace said she grew up on Guam, worked in procurement roles including at the Guam International Airport Authority, and has served on boards including the Guam Community Health Center and the Serve Guam Commission. Asked whether she could manage multiple board commitments, Makepeace said she would prioritize the work before her and, if necessary, step down from another board; she also told senators she had met recently with the Chamorro Land Trust Commission to learn about its expectations.
Vice Speaker Tony Atta asked whether Makepeace had observed CLTC meetings; she said she had not yet served on the board but had followed recent news and met with commission members. When asked about conflicts of interest, Makepeace replied “No” and said she would excuse herself from any meeting where a conflict arose.
The committee concluded the item without a confirmation vote and will move committee reports forward so the Legislature can act; Vice Speaker Atta also reminded the public that written statements will be accepted for seven days following the hearing.
