Jang’s nomination moves to full SNILD body for confirmation

Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation on Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee members voted in favor of the nomination of Steve Jang to serve on the Commonwealth Zoning Board.

Last Friday, Plumeria Steak House and Ete Cafe owner Steve K. Jang appeared before the SNILD JGO committee where his nomination to the Zoning Board was discussed.

After hearing from Jang, members of the committee voted in favor of recommending that Jang’s nomination be confirmed to the full SNILD body.

If confirmed, Jang will represent Saipan on the Zoning Board.

“I’m both honored and humbled to have this opportunity to appear before this body. I’m exceedingly grateful and elated with the opportunity to give back to the community. I have owned and operated small businesses for 30 years here in the CNMI. Due to my business, I have interacted with the CNMI Zoning office many times. Through these experiences, I became familiar with the Zoning process and the Zoning Board. I can say with confidence that Zoning is an integral part of the Commonwealth’s economic infrastructure,” he said.

Jang said should he be confirmed, he pledges to do his best ensure that Zoning provides efficient and streamlined services to help business owners function in the CNMI economy

“Every business on Saipan must go through the Zoning office to obtain zoning permit to get a business license. The Zoning process implicates numerous issues that impact businesses such as land use, conditional use, landscaping, parking, signage, urban planning, among other things. This is why it is vitally important that the Zoning Board is comprised of people who understand the ins and out of the Zoning office. Over the years, I have had many interactions with Zoning. It is very important as this office is a major function of the CNMI. I believe it is a requisite to be an effective member of the Zoning Board,” he said.