Mayor Mitch Roth has announced leadership transitions within the County of Hawaii, effective Tuesday:

>> Deanna Sako, who previously served as finance director, has been appointed managing director for the county.

>> Diane Naka­gawa has been promoted to finance director, following Sako’s transition. She recently served as deputy finance director and has a wealth of financial expertise.

>> Aaron Brown has been named deputy finance director. He previously served as the deputy county clerk and comes with a background in finance and a record of effective financial and business management.

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