MEDIA RELEASE

The Puna Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee has been appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council. The Committee’s first meeting is being held today, November 20, 3-5 p.m. at the Kea‘au Community Center.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Puna CDP Action Committee meetings and are encouraged to participate with the implementation of the Puna CDP.

Click on the following link for today’s meeting agenda: http://www.hcrc.info/community-planning/community-development-plans/puna/implementation/puna-cdp-action-committee/action-committee-meeting-agenda/

The Puna CDP Action Committee members are:

Barbara Bell
Frank Commendador Jr.
Madeline Greene
Laurence Higgins
Keikialoha Keikipi
Jeffrey Krepps
Wesley Owens
Daniel Taylor
John Timothy (Tim) Tunison

The Puna CDP Action Committee will serve as a proactive, community-based steward of the plan’s implementation and update. Action Committee members attend monthly meetings, meet with supporting partners, participate in training workshops and attend public involvement meetings, and workshops and serve as a source for promoting and sharing information about the Puna CDP with individuals and community groups.

Information regarding the Puna CDP and the Action Committee can be accessed at www.punacdp.info. The public may also sign up for email updates at the above mentioned website.

Please contact Rachelle Ley (937-3217 Email: RachellePunaCDP@gmail.com) or Larry Brown (961-8135 Email: lbrown@co.hawaii.hi.us) with any questions.