Public asks whether anonymous recommendations and stakeholder representation could skew SPEED; lawmaker says process is transparent
A Sierra Club testifier asked how anonymous online recommendations could be 'stacked' and why some native-Hawaiian groups were not on the task force; Representative Illigan said testimony generally includes names, the recommendation form allows anonymous submission to highlight merit, and the task force will consult additional agencies and experts where needed.
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During the public‑comment period, Chuck Flaherty asked how the SPEED task force would prevent special‑interest 'stacking' of anonymous recommendations, why Office of Hawaiian Affairs and native Hawaiian organizations were not task force members, and how the task force would preserve county home‑rule given Hawaii's island geography.
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