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Councilman Pete Hoffmann submitted the following commentary Wednesday, Feb. 22: The once-every-10-year convening of the county’s Redistricting Commission tends to cloud the significance and importance of its work. No one should underestimate the impact this commission’s decisions have on county politics. In some cases, the drawing of district boundaries causes little alteration, but as the […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor The county map that delineates the island’s nine council districts is close to complete. After 10 public hearings, the commission is set to vote on the final map at next week’s regular meeting. Final public testimony will be accepted at that meeting – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 in […]

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The Hawai‘i County Redistricting Commission will be taking public testimony regarding the adoption of a redistricting plan that will establish the geographic boundaries of the County Council districts which will be in place for the next 10 years. Monday (Nov 21) at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center and Tuesday (Nov 22) at the Hilo Council […]

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The Redistricting Commission will hold two public hearings to give the public a chance to testify on the DRAFT PLAN. The Public Hearings are scheduled for: Monday (Nov 21) 6 p.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center and Tuesday (Nov 22) at the Hilo Council Chambers.

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Many testify in favor of a revised Plan 40 redistricting map during a public hearing held at the Keaau Community Center.

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MEDIA RELEASE To view the agenda for the May 12, 2011 Redistricting Commission Meeting and all related documents and communications, visit: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/reapp/index.htm Videoconference from both the Kona and Waimea Council Offices will be available to the public. For further information, contact: Karen Eoff, Secretary Redistricting Commission 323-4264 or keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us

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The 2011 Hawaii County Redistricting Commission met for the first time Monday (April 25) at the council chambers in Hilo and although the members were ready to work they were informed that the software for the group may not be available for use until the end of May.

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2011 HAWAII COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA * 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2011 Council Chambers 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS OPENING REMARKS Council Chair, Dominic Yagong Mayor, William P. Kenoi INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONERS * Valerie Poindexter (District 1) * Jeffrey Melrose (District 2) * John “Mike” Middlesworth […]

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