Senator Malama Solomon to Hold Public Forums on Legislative Accomplishments

Hawai’i- State Senator Malama Solomon, who represents District 1 (Waimea, Hamakua, North Hilo, Rural South Hilo, and Hilo) on Hawaii Island, will hold a series of community forums to report on key measures from this year’s Legislative Session. The first meeting will be conducted at the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Elementary and Intermediate School Cafeteria on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

The 26^th Legislature has been very productive. There have been advances in issues that we feel particularly strong about, so as to improve our quality of life,” Said Senator Malama Solomon. “I look forward to having the opportunity to report back to the community on these matters which impact us all.”

Several prominent issues tackled during the 2012 Legislative Session included, geothermal energy development,   agriculture development, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs settlement, education, and sustainability.

Here is a list of the meetings:

Monday, May  7, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Elementary & Intermediate School Cafeteria
27-330 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Papaikou, HI 96781

Tuesday, May  8, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Honoka’a High & Intermediate School Cafeteria
45-527 Pakalana Street
Honokaa, HI 96727

Wednesday, May 9, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Laupahoehoe Public Library
35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Laup?hoehoe, HI  96764

Thursday, May 10, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Waimea School Cafeteria
67-1225 Mamalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI  96743

Monday, May 14, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
North Kohala Library
54-3645 Akoni Pule Highway
Kapaau, HI  96755

Tuesday, May 15, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
NELHA Gateway Center
73-970 Makako Bay Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Thursday, May 17, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School
68-1730 Ho’oko Street
Waikoloa, HI 96738