Ethics Board asked to invalidate Rodenhurst: Petition alleges Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself on confirmation
A Big Island resident is asking the county Board of Ethics to invalidate Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst’s confirmation by the County Council, saying Kohala Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself from voting because he served as a reference on Rodenhurst’s resume.
Cory Harden, a frequent testifier at council and commission meetings, said without Richards’ vote, there wouldn’t have been enough votes to confirm Rodenhurst. She also asked in the Jan. 24 petition that council members in the future be instructed that they should recuse themselves from voting on appointees when they serve as professional references.
