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Thank you ethics board for dismissing all charges against Ms. Emily Naeole brought against her by Toni Robert, who is currently the president of the Hawaiian Shores Community Association (HSCA)!
Although Ms. Naeole was not reelected, she has shown a positive response by offering to work with Mr. Fred Blas, newcomer to elected office and winner of the November election.
What I felt noteworthy in your article was Ms. Robert’s comment that she was disappointed at the ruling since she considers Ms. Naeole a serial ethics violator. If that is Ms. Robert’s opinion of Ms. Naeole, then why did she volunteer to help with her campaign?
Her complaint appears capricious; supported only by email and Ms. Robert’s second hand information on what she considered mistreatment of Ms. Naeole’s employees. What was Ms. Robert’s motivation in volunteering to assist Ms. Naeole in her campaign?
Ms. Robert’s actions call into question another grievous situation in HSCA wherein the members have paid for a costly and frivolous law suit in which Ms. Robert was one of the plaintiffs.
This law suit, stemming from HSCA mismanagement of its bank accounts, has so far cost the members of HSCA approximately $150,000 as evidenced by the 2008-09 financial statements.
As HSCA needs its limited funds to address infrastructure issues with our private roads, water system and parks, I have to ask all members of HSCA to consider seriously Ms. Robert’s recent actions against Ms. Naeole.
We have an important election on Jan. 15, 2011. I encourage all members to call the HSCA office to ensure they have a valid signature card on file before Dec. 3. Please attend the January meeting in person with a picture ID, your mailed ballot, and your signature envelope.
Together we can redirect this organization on a positive path!
Mahalo,
Eileen O’Hara
HSCA member in good standing