Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, had a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.
Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, undergoes a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.
Sen. Glenn Wakai (D, Kalihi-Salt Lake-Pearl Harbor), the Senate majority leader, questions Chad Sadayasu.
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim,(D, Kalihi-Fort Shafter-Red Hill) grills Chad Sadayasu during the hearing.
People sit outside as Chad Sadayasu’s hearing is televised.
Committee chair Lynn DeCoite (D, Upcountry Maui-Molokai-Lanai) led the decision not to recommend Sadayasu’s confirmation.
Chris Sadayasu was Gov. Josh Green’s second cabinet nominee to be rejected.
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim (D, Kalihi-Fort Shafter-Red Hill) grills Chad Sadayasu during the hearing.
Chris Sadayasu was Gov. Josh Green’s second cabinet nominee to be rejected.
Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, undergoes a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.
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