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HONOLULUCITYCOUNCILCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION,SUSTAINABILITYAND HEALTH Wednesday, February 25, 2021 1:00 PM RE: Resolution 21-35 Confirming the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as the Director of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu.

Committee ChairCordero and Committee Members:

Trees for Honolulu’s Future is a non-profit organization with a vision for a tree-filled island that preserves and enhances our quality of life, especially in the face of climate change.

We strongly support the confirmation of Roger Morton to serve as Director of the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu.

Roger brings to this role extensive experience the in transportation arena, especially the crucial role of the City’s bus system in providing an instrument to allow people to travel to their chosen destinations, especially those without access to private vehicles. He is just the person to implement Complete Streets with its emphasis on the importance of trees along our urban streets. He understands climate change and the need to move to electric buses. He knows mass transit. He has the experience and ability to address the current dilemma all of us lace in terms of our rail system.

Our Citywill be well-served having Roger in this critical role. Mayor Blangiardi is to be congratulated in making this appointment.

We ask that this resolution be acted upon favorably by the Committee and returned to the full Council for adoption.

Mahalo,

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Name Richard W Hardy Phone 18082545482 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 02-25-2021 Council/PH Transportation, Sustainability and Health Committee Confirmation of J. Roger Morton for the position of Director, Department of Transportation Agenda Item Services Your position on Support the matter Representing Self

Organization It is a well known fact that Hawaii has one of the best bus and paratransit systems in thc USA, in fact, having been voted The Best twice by the American Public Transportation Agency. TheBus is operated by a private non-profit company called Oahu Transportation Services, Inc. Few people know it, but it was Mr. Morton who actually conceived of and lien created OTS in 1992 when MTL lost it contract with the City.. OTS was initially run by a James F. Cowen. Upon Cowen’s passing away. Mr. Morton became President and General cs itnony Manager He has successfully held that position for over 30 years.. He is the most knowledgeable person in the state with regard to all transportation matters. Well known and respected in the transit industry, he is the ideal candidate for Director. DTS. Having worked for Mr. Morton for 19 years as one of his senior managers, I have complete confidence in him as the City’s Transportation leader.. Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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Name Edward Y. Hirata Phone 808-247-3138 Email [email protected]

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Meeting Date 02-25-202 1 Council/PH Transportatton, Sustainability and Health Committee Nomination of J. Roger Morton for the position of Director, Department of Transportation Agenda Item Services for the City and County of Honolulu Your position on Support the matter Representing Self Organization Aloha kakou. This concerns the nomination of J. Roger Morton for the position of Director, Department of Transportation Services for the City and County of Honolulu. I think he would make an exemplary director in the position mentioned above. I have known Roger since I worked with him at Action Resources Inc in 1978-79. he as a

Transportation Management Consultant. I as an Energy Conservation and Natural Energy Consultant. We have remained friends throughout the years. He is a person who is eminently suitable and qualified for the position of Director, Department of Transportation Services. He is Written intelligent, Foresighted,personable, pragmatic and practical, knowledgeable and a person of Testimony consummate integrity. As a business owner in this community, I highly recommend him for this position. From what I have seen over the years, he has been able to manage TheBus while changing with the times, and kept up with the technology while winning a national best bus award. My wife still has her Senior Bus Pass and loves it, although she hasnt used it much since the beginning of the pandemic.

Sincerely Karl Chang (8083945-0093 Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement Testimony in support of confirmation for J. Roger Morton, Director, Department of Transportation Services:

— My name is Melvin Higa and I am the Controller for Oahu Transit Services, Inc COTS) the contractor to

operate and manage the City & County of Honolulu Public Transportation System. I have been with OTS

and its predecessor MTL, Inc. for a combined 31 years. During this time I have worked closely with Mr.

Morton while he held the positions of Vice President — Admin & Human Resources, Senior Vice President

& Director of Operations, and finally President and General Manager.

I I can state without hesitation that know of no one more passionate about public transportation than Mr. Morton. His entire career has been devoted to understanding and improving public transportation in the City & County of Honolulu. Mr. Morton’s institutional knowledge of both Bus and Paratransit operations is without peer, and will be invaluable as he leads the department in the upcoming years. He understands and acknowledges that providing safe and efficient public transportation is the most important goal of the system; and that employees are the most valuable resource and should be given the responsibility and respect they deserve.

I am in support of confirming J. Roger Morton to the position of Director, Department of Transportation Services. TORKILDSON KATZ HETHERTNGTONHARRIS & KNOREK

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Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Chair and Members of the Committee on Transportation, Sustainability and l-Iealth City Council City and County of Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Re: Confirmation Hearing of J. Roger Morton Thursday, February 25, 2021. 1:00 p.m., Resolution 21-35

Dear Chair Cordero and Members of the Committee on Transportation, Sustainability and Health:

It is my honor and privilege to submit my unqualified support of the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as the Director of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Roger for almost 30 years. I first met Roger through my representation of Oahu Transit Services, Inc. (“OTS”), the operator of the City and County of Honolulu bus system and special transit service. During his tenure with OTS, I worked closely with Roger on a wide variety of legal matters and was able to observe his leadership and decision making skills first-hand.

One of Roger’s greatest assets is his ability to take a “big picture” view of the public transportation services in Honolulu and to lead decisions which are in the best interests of the public. For example, Roger was instrumental in having OTS assume TheHandi-Van operations from a private, for-profit operator so as to provide a better, more efficient service to TheHandi-Van riders. Roger has also lead a number of other initiatives (e.g., the HOLO card) which have had a significant impact across the public transportation sector. Thus, while Roger’s direct experience has with TheBus and TheHandi-Van, he has had, and if confirmed will continue to have, a tremendous impact on the entire public transportation sector.

Roger has the leadership talent, professional abilities and interpersonal skills necessary to lead and improve the Department of Transportation Services, and I strongly support his nomination.

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Is --‘7 Donald K. Sakamoto President, Citizens for a Fair Americans with Disability Act Ride TELEPHONE: (808) 291-1740 EMAIL:[email protected]

To: Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Transportation Chair cc: City Council Transportation Members 3rd floor Council Chambers Room Honolulu Hale 530 S. King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:00 PM

Subject: Resolution 21-35 Confirming the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as the Director of Transportation Services

Aloha Chair Cordero and Council Members:

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to provide my recommendation for the confirmation of J. Roger Morton to serve as the DTS Director of the City and County of Honolulu.

Roger has been a dedicated and committed personnel to the Oahu Transit Services Inc. as the General Manager for many years. He is a strong advocate for fair transit options for persons with disabilities.

I’ve gotten to know Roger better as he attended meetings with various groups and organizations I am affiliated with; he always listened to people’s concerns and brought sound solutions or consensus to them. I have always had positive and productive personal meetings with Roger and am confident that he brings capable leadership to the City and County of Honolulu as the Director Department of Transportation Services.

Again, thank you for your time and consideration of my recommendation to confirm for J. Roger Morton. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Donald K. Sakamoto President CFADAR From: CLKCouncil Info Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:21 PM Subject: Transportation, Sustainability and Health Testimony Attachments: 202702221 62050_Testimony_in_support_ofconfirmation_forjfloger_Morton.docx

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Name Melvin Higa Phone 768-9430 Email meIvin.higathebus.org Meeting Date 02-25-2021 Council/PH Committee Transportation, Sustainability and Health Agenda Item Confirmation of J. Roger Morton Your position on the Support matter Representing Self Organization Written Testimony Testimony Attachment 20210222 162050 Testimony in support of confirmation forj Roger Morton.docx Accept Terms and Agreement

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VV- Donald K. Sakamoto President, Citizens for a Fair Americans with Disability Act Ride TELEPHONE: (808) 291-1740 EMAIL:[email protected]

Subject: Resolution 21-35 Confirming the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as the Director of Transportation Services

Aloha Chair Cordero and Council Members:

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to provide my recommendation for the confirmation of J. Roger Morton to serve as the DTS Director of the City and County of Honolulu.

Again, thank you for your time and consideration of my recommendation to confirm for J. Roger Morton. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Donald K. Sakamoto President CFADAR Bert T. Kobayashi, Jr.’ Kenneth M. Nakasone’ Kaylee K. Correa Alan M. Coda Gregory M. Sato’ Christine M, Hanzawa Jesse W. Schiet’ Stephen C.K. Kaneshiro John R. Aube’ Craig K. Shikuma’ Travis Y. Kuwahara Charles W. Gall’ l.ex R. Smith’ Ryan H. Louie Neal T. Gola Joseph A. Stewart’ Chelsea C. MaJa Clifford K. Higa Anthony F. Suetsugu Brian D. Tongg Charles H. Hunter David B. l’angg’

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February 24, 2021

City Council City and County of Honolulu Committee on Transportation! Sustainability and Health http ://www. honolulii .gov/cc l—testirnonv—fori’n .htrnI Hearing: February 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Re: Letter in Support of Confirmation of Nominee J. Roger Morton as the Director of Transportation Services

Dear Chair Radiant Cordero, Vice Chair Brandon J.C. Elefante, and Council Members Esther Kia’aina and Augie Tulba:

It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend the Committee on Transportation, Sustainability and Health to pass along to the City Council for the City and County of Honolulu its enthusiastic recommendation for confirmation of Mayor Blangiardi’s nominee for Director of Transportation Services, Mr. J. Roger Morton.

During Roger’s confirmation hearing, you will no doubt hear words like ‘proven leadership’ “a leader with heart,”’ knows spreadsheets to engine blocks’ “tough but fair,” “he never saw a street that he did not think deserved a bus stop,’ and many other adages that mark a person with a career as long and distinguished as Roger’s. Having worked with Roger as one of the labor and employment lawyers for TheBus and The Handi-Van for nearly 30 years, I can attest that each of these statements are true.

If confirmed, Roger will enter the position at a critical time in the life of the City. HART’s delays and costs, diminished financial resources, a growing public impatience for crumbling roads and a growing demand for paratransit services by an aging population are just a few of the challenges facing DTS. But, if past is prologue, his intellectual curiosity, rigorous expectations, and work ethic will help him mediate competing solutions and interests. Roger’s fidelity will always be to the long-term interests of the citizens of the City and County of Honolulu.

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Re: Resolution 21-35 — Nomination of J. Roger Morton as Director of Department of Transportation Services

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to express my strong support for the nomination of J. Roger Morton as Director of the City and County of Honolulu (City) Department of Transportation Services (DTS). Roger has many years of experience as the President and General Manager of O’ahu Transit Services (OTS), the instrumentality of the City that operates TheBus and TheHandiVan for DTS. As the Honolulu High-Capacity Rail system transitions from a construction project under the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) to operations under DTSI Roger has the skills and insight to develop a truly seamless integration of the rail, bus and paratransit components of Honolulu’s transit system.

I am a former DTS Director and have had the opportunity to work directly with Roger on matters ranging from transit funding to transit operations and maintenance. Roger has demonstrated a depth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that would serve him well as DTS Director.

I believe confirmation of Roger Morton would provide DTS with the right leader for the time. Thank you for considering my opinion on this important matter.

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Wayne. Y. Yoshioka February 24, 2021

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Committee on Transportation, Sustainabi Iity, and Health do Councilmember Radiant Cordero. Chair Honolulu City Council 530 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813

Re: Resolution 2 1-35 (Confirming the Nomination of J. Roger Morton to Serve as the Director of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu)

Dear Chair Cordero and Members of the Committee,

My name is Trevor Naganiine, and I am a resident of Mililani, and was a regular user of TheBus prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also currently a member of Neighborhood Board No. 25 (Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu); however, I am submitting this testimony in my individual capacity, and this testimony does not reflect any official position of Neighborhood Board No. 25.

I am writing today in support of the nomination of J. Roger Morton as Director of the Department of Transportation Services.

I have used TheBus for many years to commute to work in Downtown, which TheBus as a service performed consistently and reliably for a fraction of the cost of driving myself into town. The dependability ofTheBus speaks to the skills and talent of Mr. Morton, who has been President and General Manager of Oahu Transit Services for the past fifteen years. It is under his leadership that TheBus has endured as an indispensable service relied upon by tens of thousands of 0’ahu residents like myself, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.

I am hopeful that Mayor Blangiard’s choice of Mr. Morton to serve as Director of the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) reflects that improving public transit will be a priority of the new administration, which will be especially important since the rail project will begin revenue service later this year. I would note however, that Mr. Morton will be coming to DTS directly from Oahu Transit Services (OTS), which is a contractor that is overseen by DTS.

Therefore, should Mr. Morton be confirmed as Director of DTS, I urge this Committee and the City Council to continue to ensure that DTS is working faithfully for the benefit of the people of the City and County of Honolulu.

J. Roger Morton has knowledge and experience that will be of immense value to the City, and I support his nomination as Director of the Department of Transportation Services.

Mahalo,

Trevor Nagamine From: CLKCouncil Info Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:14 AM Subject: Transportation, Sustainability and Health Testimony

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Name Robert Yu Phone 808-282-1447 Email robert808higmail.com

Meeting Date 02-25-202 1 Council/PH Transportation, Sustainability and Health Committee Agenda Item Resolution 2 1-35, Nomination of J. Roger Morton Your position on Support the matter Representing Self Organization Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in strong support of Roger Morton’s nomination for the position of Director, Department of Transportation Services.

I had the pleasure of working with Roger for 25 years at Oahu Transit Services, Inc., operator Written of the Honolulu bus system and special transit services. His knowledge and leadership skills Testimony were instrumental in helping Honolulu’s bus system to be recognized as America’s Best Transit System by the American Public Transportation Association.

Roger has the leadership qualities and experience to lead and improve the Department of Transportation Services and I strongly support his nomination. Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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1 ‘flje ‘cnatc SENATOR BENNETTE E. MISALUCHA STATE CAPITOL HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813

February 24, 2021

TO: Chair Radiant Cordero Committee on Transportation, Sustainability and Health Honolulu City Council

FROM: Senator Bennette Misalucha Senate District 16

RE: TESTIMONYIN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION21-35 — NOMINATION OF J. ROGER MORTON. CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF J. ROGER MORTON TO SERVEAS THE DIRECTOROF TRANSPORTATIONSERVICESOF THE CITYAND COUNTYOF HONOLULU.

Hearing: Thursday, February 25, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

Aloha Chair Cordero, Vice Chair Elefante, and members of the Committee on Transportation, Sustainability and Health,

Iwrite this in strong support of Mr. Roger Morton’s appointment as the city’s director of the Department of

Transportation Services. I have known Mr. Morton for many years and we worked together while I served on

the board of Oahu Transit Services. He is a strong, effective leader in the transit field and someone who I believe is capable of facing the many challenges our city faces relating to transportation, including that of our new rail system and other transit-oriented initiatives.

Mr. Morton’s extensive experience in transportation will allow him to hit the ground running in leading the Department. He formerly served as president and general manager Oahu Transit Services, where he had oversight of TheBus and TheHandi-Van, and managed an annual budget of $280 million with over 2,000 employees. He has committed his career to serving the transportation and mobility needs of our county, having over 45 years of service with a heart that still leads as passionately as before. He is a forward thinker that has the breadth and depth of knowledge and applicable experiences to really effectuate change, and it has been and honor and a privilege to work with someone who leads humbly and with the people’s best interests in mind.

Again, I strongly support the appointment of Mr. Roger Morton as the city’s director of the Department of Transportation Services, and humbly ask for your vote of confidence in his confirmation. If you have any

questions, I can be reached at (808) 586-6230. Mahalo for the kind opportunity to testify and for your consideration. From: CLKCouncil Info Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:28 PM Subject: Transportation, Sustainability and Health Testimony

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Name Mufi Hannemann Phone 8089230407 Email mhannemannhawaiilodging.org

Meeting Date 02-25-202 1 Council/PH Transportation. Sustainability and Health Committee Agenda Item Resolution 21-035 Your position Support on the matter Representing Self Organization Mufi Hannemann P.O. Box 459 Honolulu, HI 96809

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Honolulu City Council Committee on Transportation, Sustainahility, & Health Resolution 2 1-035 February 25, 2021

Chair Cordero. Vice Chair Elefante and members of the Committee, mahalo for the Written opportunity to submit testimony in support of the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as Testimony the Director of the Department of Transportation Services.

As we all know, our city faces numerous issues that must be addressed in the coming months and years. Mr. Morton would bring to DTS a wealth of experience as well as institutional knowledge that he has accrued through years of experience as Oahu Transit Services’ general manager, a position he rose to after serving for year’s as OTS’s director of operations. These would serve him well as the director of the Department of Transportation Services.

I have known Mr. Morton since my time as a City councilmember and later as Honolulus mayor and have held his experience and expertise in high regard for many years. We have enjoyed an excellent professional and personal working relationship. Should he be confirmed. he will undoubtedly serve the City & County of Honolulu and its residents with experience,

capability, and dignity. For this reason, I strongly support Resolution 2 1-035.

1 Mahalo for allowing me to provide this testimony.

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Name Earle M. Alexander Ill Phone 808-218-7323 Email gerlexaol.com Meeting Date 02-25-2021 Council/PH Council Committee Testimony In Favor of the Appointment of J. Roger Morton as Director Agenda Item of the Department of Transportation Services, City and County of Honolulu (City): Your position on Support the matter Representing Self Organization Testimony In Favor of the Appointment of J. Roger Morton as Director of the Department of Transportation Services, City and County of Honolulu (City):

I have had the pleasure of knowing Roger Morton for over fortyyears and have worked with him during my career as an Accounting and Auditing Partner with KPMG LLP (aka Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.)

as MTL. Inc. and its successor, OTS, Inc. were clients of our Firm. I have always found Roger to be intelligent and a very quick study. In my opinion, there is no one else in Honolulu who has his knowledge and experience in the transportation industry. Recently, he was fondly referred to as a “Transportation Services Geek” as he “eats, sleeps Written and breathes” transportation. Testimony

During the last fifteen years I have served as a member of the Board of Directors of OTS, Inc., the entity that manages the day to day operations of The Bus and Para transit for the City. Mr. Morton has consistently amazed me with the constant and innovative improvements he and his management team have implemented, effectively maintaining one of the best transportation systems in the Country. A key success factor is Roger’s ability to recruit extremely capable management individuals, many of whom he has identified and promoted from within the OTS family.

Finally, as Director of Transportation Services, he will be able to effectively integrate the Bus operations with Rail because of his in

1 depth working knowledge of the transportation needs of our community, his many years of experience managing the BUS and his demonstrated ability to identify synergisms to make operations more efficient.

Respectively Submitted:

Earle M. Alexander Ill 4389 Malia Street #258 Honolulu, Hawaii 96821-1165 [email protected] 808-218-7323 Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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