Recognizing the urgency behind many of the very important decisions the Water Commission is considering, community groups from across ka pae ‘āina o Hawai‘i came together to strongly urge the Governor to immediately choose a nominee from the existing list of vetted candidates – either Aunty Lori Buchanan of Moloka‘i or Aunty Hannah Springer of Kaupulehu. Over 70 organizations signed this letter delivered to the Governor’s office on September 30, 2024.