GET-2020 Ref NOTE: THE COMMITTEE MAY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS BE REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL CHAIR FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2021, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 23 OF THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.
I humbly request your consideration to support Leil Koch for the police commission. I have known and work with Leil for the just over 18 years. He is a leader with Integrity and empathy, he has great communication skills and he has been my mentor over the years.
Leil has and continues to sit on many boards and organizations here at home on Maui and Hawaii, as well as Nationally and Globally. He previously served on the police commission from 2008 to 2012. He thoroughly enjoyed serving and if able to do so once again he would be an excellent addition.
Thank you for your time and consideration with this request.
ent: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Police Commission - Request for Consideration
Re: Leil Koch, Applicant (Previously Served)
Aloha Welina Esteemed County Council Member’s:
This is a courtesy request for your consideration of a gentleman that I have been associated with for over 36 years. More than half my life. He is selfless and committed. He previously served on this Commission, sat out the statutory years, and has since continued to apply to serve.
Aikido Pioneer, and retired from Maui Police Department, Shinichi Suzuki - Prior to his demise in 1998; Applicant Leil Koch, assisted him and escorted him to Poland and other foreign countries. After his passing, Leil continues to serve at the Aikido Dojo in Wailuku, where the Policy Academy trains.
Leil Koch sits on many National Committee’s, representing Hawaii, and is able to bring a global guidance and perspective to our island community. Especially in light of the historic police atrocities, we need a highly skilled communicator. Chief Faamu will be leaving the department soon; and once again, we need competent willing volunteers to affect the process and transition.
I hope and pray that you will consider and review all applicants prior to the hearing; have open discussion with all applicants and each other; to really discern whom is best to meet the needs of our community in this volatile time. Pray also that you will be a unified council to nominate the highest and best; not just “your nominee”. As public servants, please consider our island community accordingly.
Aloha council members
I humbly request your consideration to support Leil Koch for the police commission. I have known and work with Leil for the just over 18 years. He is a leader with Integrity and empathy, he has great communication skills and he has been my mentor over the years.
Leil has and continues to sit on many boards and organizations here at home on Maui and Hawaii, as well as Nationally and Globally. He previously served on the police commission from 2008 to 2012. He thoroughly enjoyed serving and if able to do so once again he would be an excellent addition.
Thank you for your time and consideration with this request.
Dawnalyn Fujiwara
ent: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Police Commission - Request for Consideration
Re: Leil Koch, Applicant (Previously Served)
Aloha Welina Esteemed County Council Member’s:
This is a courtesy request for your consideration of a gentleman that I have been associated with for over 36 years. More than half my life. He is selfless and committed. He previously served on this Commission, sat out the statutory years, and has since continued to apply to serve.
Aikido Pioneer, and retired from Maui Police Department, Shinichi Suzuki - Prior to his demise in 1998; Applicant Leil Koch, assisted him and escorted him to Poland and other foreign countries. After his passing, Leil continues to serve at the Aikido Dojo in Wailuku, where the Policy Academy trains.
Leil Koch sits on many National Committee’s, representing Hawaii, and is able to bring a global guidance and perspective to our island community. Especially in light of the historic police atrocities, we need a highly skilled communicator. Chief Faamu will be leaving the department soon; and once again, we need competent willing volunteers to affect the process and transition.
I hope and pray that you will consider and review all applicants prior to the hearing; have open discussion with all applicants and each other; to really discern whom is best to meet the needs of our community in this volatile time. Pray also that you will be a unified council to nominate the highest and best; not just “your nominee”. As public servants, please consider our island community accordingly.
Mahalo for your time and considerations.
Crystal Smythe