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Nominee Clifton Nedidog urges board-first approach to fundraising as lawmakers review PBS Guam appointment
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Clifton Samuel Thomas Nedidog told the Guam Legislature committee he brings community-focused youth-program and public-safety experience to a nomination for the KGTF PBS Guam board, and said he would work with existing board members on fundraising and digital outreach if confirmed.
Clifton Samuel Thomas Nedidog told the Committee on Education, Libraries and Public Broadcasting on April 23 that his community-rooted experience in youth development and small-business entrepreneurship would guide his service if confirmed to the Guam Educational Telecommunications Corporation (KGTF/PBS Guam) board.
Nedidog, who identified himself as a son of Guam and owner of a jiu-jitsu academy, said he would first consult the KGTF board on priorities and then propose ideas. “I would work closely with the board to gather more information before giving out ideas,” Nedidog said, adding he sees opportunities for strategic partnerships and for programming that bridges younger and older audiences.
Chair Senator Vincent Borja opened the hearing by noting the station has struggled to maintain a full board and a quorum, which has impeded official business. Don Mooney, KGTF production manager, read a letter from Acting General Manager Gary Carnishon that urged confirmation, saying the absence of even one member has sometimes prevented the station from meeting and approving necessary projects.
Donovan Brooks, chair of the KGTF board, also testified in support. He said filling vacancies is critical to the station’s ability to meet monthly and to provide continuity in leadership. Lawmakers pressed Nedidog about his work history and fundraising plans; Nedidog said he is a former employee of Guam Telephone Authority, now focuses on his businesses and community programs, and would look to the board’s guidance on fundraising strategies such as telethons and partnerships.
Senator Tello Taittigui encouraged Nedidog to review recent board minutes and offered legislative support for ethics and transparency questions, and Senator Sean Gumatata urged Nedidog to use his business and digital expertise to help PBS Guam navigate shrinking federal grant support.
The committee concluded the nominee’s hearing and said it will accept written testimony for seven days. No final vote was recorded in the hearing transcript.
The committee adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
