Solomon, Ruderman Schedule Community Meetings

Sens. Malama Solomon and Russell Ruderman, two members of the the Big Island’s state Senate delegation, will hold community meetings later this month.

The talk-story sessions with constituents coincide with the Legislature’s mandatory five-day recess.

All of the meetings being held by Solomon are scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m.

They begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G, at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. in Kailua-Kona.

Others are scheduled for:

• Friday, Feb. 21, at the Laupahoehoe Public Charter School cafeteria at 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy.
• Monday, Feb. 24, at the Kohala Senior Center at 65-1291A Kawaihae Rd.
• Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the North Hawaii Education and Research Center at 45-539 Plumeria St. in Honokaa
• Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Waikoloa Elementary School cafeteria at 68-1730 Hooko St. in Waikoloa Village

Solomon is a Democrat who represents the area extending from North Hilo to North Kona, including Hamakua and Kohala.

Ruderman’s first session will be held Monday, Feb. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Pahala Plantation House on Maile Street.

He will also meet with the community at the Keaau Girl Scout Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, also from 6-7:30 p.m. The center is located across Route 130 from the Keaau Humane Society facility.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact his office at 808-586-6890 or senruderman@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Ruderman’s district encompasses Puna and the northeastern portion of Ka`u.

***Updated to reflect meeting schedule changes.***