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The PONC commissioners are comfortable with the integrity of the prioritized list which is presented to you each year. We recognize that even though each commissioner is from a different district, and has diverse educational and varied cultural backgrounds, our scoring follows a distinct harmonious pattern assuring us that we are all on the same page. We are pleased with the number of recent acquisitions completed by the County and know that the County's purchases will bless the lives of Hawaii residents and visitors for many years to come. We commend you as the first Mayor to attend one of our meetings, and in taking a direct interest in the PONC commission and also in insuring that we have quickly filled our commissioner vacancies. We fully understand your desire to have all pertinent information available to accomplish the prudent acquisitions of properties each year. We understand that each year's annual report only ranks properties evaluated during that particular annual cycle and does not provide the information necessary for an equitable comparison to all properties still available from previous years. We have formed a permitted interaction group to address request to help you in evaluating all properties, present and historic. Finally, due to the recent passage of Bill 45 which authorizes the Department of Finance authority of the Preservation Maintenance Fund and Stewardship Grant Progam, we have formed an permitted interaction group assist in making recommendations to improve the Stewardship Grant Applications and process. The work of our Commission was possible with the support of our County staff. We are tremendously thankful for the excellent work of Commission Secretary, Maxine Cutler; Property Manager, Hamana Ventura; Deputy Corporation Counsel John Mukai (March 2021) and his replacement, Deputy Corporation Counsel Jean Campbell. Again, we are thankful for the support of the County of Hawaii. It is a pleasure working with communities, non-profits, and other agencies to preserve Hawai'i's cultural and natural resources. Aloha Nui Loa, Dr. Wayne Frank, Chairman Commissioners (District): Deborah Chang (1); Vice Chair: Alex Kelepolo (2); Shelley Bee Allen Naungayan (3); Chair, Dr. Wayne Frank (4); Debbie Ward (5); Rick Warshauer, (6); Justin Lee (7); Anne Meheula (8); and Diane Kaneali'i (9). Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.