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APRIL 19, 2023
T he City Council spent budget week address- ing concerns and hearing the budgetary needs from the city’s different de- partments. Meetings will con- tinue to discuss any necessary changes until the final charter
one of my favorite months, because it is recognized as National Reading Month. As a former educator, I know that literacy is one of the skills that create a solid educational foundation. It allows our kei- ki to think critically, broaden their imagination, and im- prove overall comprehen-
CITY COUNCILMEMBER VAL AQUINO OKIMOTO
Literacy Creates Solid Educational Foundation
deadline on June 15.
In other news, March is
I was also able to honor James Cordova III who re- cently became an Eagle Scout. He has been a member of the Boy Scouts since 2017 and a member of both Troop 326 in Pearl City, and Troop 664 in Mililani. James lives in Pacif- ic Palisades, and has been a student and an active member in his community. James’ Ea-
Another noteworthy ex- perience is that I had the op- portunity to attend Gov. Josh Green’s Giving Machine ceremony hosted by former Mayor Mufi Hannemann. The Giving Machines offer a unique way to serve and care for others locally and across the globe. It allows others an opportunity to “select” items such as groceries, fresh water, vaccines for children, beds, hygiene kits, farming equip- ment, medical care and even educational supplies as char-
sion. I had a wonderful time at Mililani ‘Ike Elementary School’s Read Across Ameri- ca Day. We started the morn- ing off with their signature Dr. Seuss-themed breakfast and then the kids and I read one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books for Coreen Shiosaki’s class.
possibilities that could serve for our community here in Mililani and communities around the island.
itable donations. Mahalo to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for starting the Giving Machine and con- gratulations to all of the orga- nizations that were awarded funds that will help continue the efforts of supporting our keiki and aiding our under- served communities.
Contact city Councilmem- ber Val Aquino Okimoto (Dis- trict 8 — Portions of ‘Aiea, Waimalu, Newtown, Pearl City, Seaview, Crestview, Waipi‘o Gentry, Koa Ridge, Mililani Town and Mililani Mauka) at 808-768-5008 or valokimoto@honolulu.gov.
Councilmember Val Aquino Okimoto reads at Mililani ‘Ike Elementary. PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER VAL AQUINO OKIMOTO
Park and Ride with members of the city Department of Parks and Recreation and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. We talked sto- ry about the potential of the overgrown field area and the
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gle Scout service project was to build a podium and a plat- form that will greatly benefit the students of King David Kalākaua Middle School.
In addition, my office and I had a site visit at the Mililani
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