Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor's nomination of Tapusalaia Maneafaiga as Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation was narrowly rejected by the Senate yesterday with a 9- 7 vote. Tapusalaia needed 10 votes to be confirmed.
Initially, the director nominee's chances of being...

![The governor's nomination of Tapusalaia Maneafaiga as Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation was narrowly rejected by the Senate yesterday with a 9- 7 vote. Tapusalaia needed 10 votes to be confirmed. [photo: AF] Senate narrowly rejects confirmation of Tapusalaia as Parks & Rec director by Asi Andrew Fa'asau andrew@samoanews.com The governor's nomination of Tapusalaia Maneafaiga as Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation was narrowly rejected by the Senate yesterday with a 9- 7 vote. Tapusalaia needed 10 votes to be confirmed. Initially, the director nominee's chances of being confirmed seemed optimistic. During his appearance before the Senate Park and Recreation Committee, chaired by Senator Noa F. Vae, Tapusalaia spoke in a loud, clear voice, giving thanks and glory to God for His grace and protection. He greeted the senators and introduced himself, stating that he hails from the village of Alofau and has spent 22 years working in the private sector. Tapusalaia also expres Tapusalaia Maneafaiga](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_0978.jpg?itok=vrZBI-fb)