LT. GOVERNOR SYLVIA LUKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FIRE CHIEF KAZUO TODD

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke with Gov. Josh Green and fire chiefs smiling for a group photo.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2025

HONOLULU — Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke issued the following statement on the passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd:

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chief Kazuo Todd. Chief Todd was a dedicated leader, committed to serving and protecting the people of Hawai‘i Island and to advocating for fire safety.

His leadership left a lasting impact not only on his community, but on our entire state. He will be remembered for his sense of aloha and commitment to service. I extend my deepest aloha to his colleagues and the Todd ‘ohana.”

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