Buchanan, Decoite & De Naie Forwarded to Governor for House District 13

News Release from Maui Democratic Party, February 14, 2015 (with biographical detail added)

KAUNAKAKAI, Hawai‘i – The House District 13 Council Nominating Committee has completed its selection process and has forwarded three names to the governor.

“I am extremely impressed with the three applicants that we forwarded to the governor for consideration,” said Emillia Noordhoek, District 13 Council Vice-Chair who ran the proceedings.

“All were well-qualified, thoughtful and I know we can be proud to call one of them our representative.  I appreciate their willingness to step-up and serve in this important role,” she said.

The top three names that have been transmitted to the governor in alphabetical order include:

Lori Buchanan (sister of Walter Ritte) of Molokai who is a field outreach coordinator for the Molokai/Maui Invasive Species Committee and the co-owner of Molokai Security Service.  She serves as a member of the Molokai Planning Commission and a member of the Marine and Coastal Zone Advisory Council.  She also serves as a commissioner for the Legacy Lands Conservation Commission.

Lynn DeCoite (farmer -- opposed by Babes Against Biotech) of Molokai is the owner of L&R Farm Enterprises and R.J. Snacks.  She serves as a board member of the State Board of Agriculture and is the president of the Molokai Homestead Farmer’s Alliance.  She is a previous member of the Molokai Planning Commission and a graduate of Molokai High School.

Lucienne De Naie (anti-Superferry activist) of Huelo is self-employed consultant.  She serves as the secretary of the Haiku Community Association and is a member of the Maui Cultural Lands Advisory Board.  She is a founding board member of the Haiku Living Legacy Project and a co-founder of the Haiku Living Legacy Project.  She is a graduate of UC Irvine and UCLA.

“I want to thank the District 13 Council for their hard work and diligence in considering all applicants,” said Troy Hashimoto, Chair of the Maui County Democratic Party.

“The Maui County Democratic Party looks forward to working with the governors selection to help move our Democratic values forward at the state legislature,” he added.

Other applicants that were considered include Shay Chan Hodges of Haiku, Scott Crawford of Hana, Alberta De Jetley of Lanai, David Fry of Haiku, Barbara Haliniak of Molokai, Susan “Netra” Halperin of Haiku, Lance Holter of Paia, Robert Parsons of Haiku, Kay Okamoto of Lanai and Noelani Yamashita of Molokai.

“It is my hope that the governor will make a decision on the replacement sooner than later, so that one of the most unique districts, the 13th District, can once again have representation in the State House.  It is an especially important time, as many bills are being actively considered,” said Hashimoto.

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