Updated at 12:09 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2007
West Hawaii council to discuss invasive species
Advertiser Staff
Invasive species and agricultural issues will be the topic of the Governor's West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Konawaena High School Cafeteria in Kealakekua.The public is invited to attend and listen to the State Department of Agriculture's Neil Reimer, plant pest control manager, who will address invasive species and other agricultural issues.
"The governor encourages the public to attend to share any concerns or suggestions they may have regarding these important issues facing the Big Island and our entire state," said Andy Smith, the governor's West Hawai'i liaison.
Gov. Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the Neighbor Islands a stronger voice in state government. The West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the governor of important issues, public priorities and recommendations for state boards and commissions.
Members of the Governor's West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council are Rick Vidgen, Estela Halverson, Lei Kihoi, Glennon Gingo, Dale Fergerstrom and Elaine Watai from Kona; Doug Carr from Waikoloa; Joanne Ralston from Kapa'au; and Beverly Byouk from Ocean View.
Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call 808-327-4953. For additional information on Neighbor Island community advisory councils, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the governor's Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov.
