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Mori, Ashley <br />From: <br />Sent. <br />To: <br />Subject: <br />6/14/20' <br />Susan Olson <susankukana124CFPn <br />gniail.cot- <br />SLMdEly, June 14, 2020 7-113 AM <br />Nanning Internet Mail <br />PRIMARY AIRPORT RFSOLUTION <br />To: The Leeward. Planning Commissib-n <br />This letter is to express disapproval of changing the designation of Ellison Onizuka Kona <br />International Airport and Hilo International Airport to "primary airport". <br />The Covid 19 pandernic has changed our lives forever.Hawaii's economy has taken a hugq hit <br />because we are so dependent on tourism to generate jobs, income and tax base. Hawaii is <br />expected to need at least 5 years to recover economically.. it will undoubtedly mean the loss <br />of population as people seep employment elsewhere and additionally, the closure of <br />businesses and hotels throughout the islands as we move forward. The worst may be yet to <br />come. <br />This would be a terrible time to make things worse by allowing a hotel and conference center <br />at Ellison Onizuka International Airport. We need to support our existing hotels which offer <br />guest and conference rooms within a reasonable distance from the: airport. These hotels will <br />need maxi ryiurn support to get their feet back on the ground. <br />Perhaps in a decade or more, this primary airport proposal: would be more appropriate, <br />ilepending on how our economy recovers. <br />Please vote to reject the proposed resolution at this time. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Respectfully, <br />Susan Olson <br />75-6081 Ali'l Dr. #F102 <br />Kailua-Kona,, Hl. 90740 <br />