Governor Green appointed Ryan Kanaka’ole to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources, replacing retiring director Dawn Chang effective July 1. The appointments require state Senate approval.
- Kanaka’ole, currently serving as acting director since December, will become permanent DLNR director and BLNR chairman.
- David Day has been appointed as first deputy director, effective July 7.
- Both appointees are lawyers whose positions require state Senate confirmation.
- Chang led DLNR through wildfire recovery efforts and environmental stewardship initiatives during her tenure.
- Kanaka’ole brings experience from the Attorney General’s office and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Source: Westhawaiitoday
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