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Advocates from commissions and community groups urged confirmations at Judiciary Committee hearing
Summary
Representatives of state commissions and community organizations testified in favor of the three gubernatorial nominees, highlighting civic-engagement experience and the need for qualified volunteers to fill vacancies on boards of registration and the Commission on the Status of Women.
Multiple endorsers spoke at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to support the governor's nominees. Yasmine Chaney (Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women) described her collaboration with Kiki Walker and recommended confirmation; Michael Golojuch Jr. (vice chair, Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission) spoke in support of both Walker and Aria Castillo, noting their community service. The chair summarized counts of written support: 19 in support for Walker's nomination and 24 in support for Castillo’s nomination.
Sergio Acobello, testifying in his individual capacity, linked the need for a strong commission to recent calls for accountability around public files; other endorsers emphasized nominees’ volunteer service and experience with voter outreach and registration. No speakers registered opposition on the record for these measures.
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