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Representative David Tarnas PK� °r Phone No.: (808)586-8510 <br /> House District 8 xa p Qss <br /> HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES <br /> STATE OF HAWAII <br /> STATE CAPITOL,ROOM 442 <br /> 415 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET <br /> HONOLULU,HAWAII 96813 <br /> January 27, 2023 <br /> County of Hawaii PONC <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 <br /> Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 <br /> To Whom It May Concern, <br /> I would like to express my support for the Waimea Trails and Greenways project: Ke Ala <br /> Kahawai 0 Waimea—The Streamside Trail of Waimea. This trail is a great benefit to the <br /> community as demonstrated by its use in the past seven years by commuters, dog walkers, school <br /> children and people getting exercise or simply enjoying a nature walk. <br /> The trail links community hubs in Waimea and brings people together in a healthy <br /> environment. The adjacent Waikoloa Stream has benefited greatly from trail improvements as <br /> volunteers have worked to clear the stream bed of debris that cause flooding. Our volunteers <br /> have also replaced many invasive plants with native species such as `iliahi (sandalwood), `ohi`a, <br /> wiliwili,koai`a and a`ali`i. <br /> Built and maintained entirely by volunteer efforts, its use will greatly expand when it is <br /> built as outlined in the design. <br /> We hope you will consider the many benefits the Ke Ala Kahawai 0 Waimea provides to <br /> the community as we seek funding to start construction. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Representative David. A. Tarnas <br /> Hawaii State House of Representatives <br />