Department of Agriculture

Gov. Neil Abercrombie has invited the West Hawaii community to his first “Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community” event in Kona, where they will meet members of his Cabinet and share information vital to the Big Island. The event will include breakout sessions focused on areas of greatest importance to the people of West Hawaii, as identified by island legislators and community members.

What :
Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community (West Hawaii)

When :           
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where :
Kealakehe Intermediate School Cafeteria

Who :              

Gov. Neil Abercrombie
Executive Office on Early Learning Director GG Weisenfeld
Department of Agriculture Chair Russell Kokubun
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Jobie Masagatani
Department of Health Deputy Director (Behavioral Health) Lynn Fallin and Deputy Director (Environment) Gary Gill 
Department of Human Services Director Pat McManaman, Administrator (Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division) Pankaj Bhanot, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority Executive Director Hakim Ouansafi
Department of Land and Natural Resources Chair William J. Aila, Jr.
Department of Transportation Director Glenn Okimoto, Deputy Director (Capital Improvement Projects) Jadine Urasaki, and Deputy Director (Airports) Ford Fuchigami
University of Hawaii Interim President-Designate David Lassner
Hawaii Community College Chancellor Noreen Yamane