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RE: OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN RELATING TO ADDED HEAW INDUSTRY AT THE HCPC SITE AT PEPEEKEO It is clear that residents and communities continue to harbor distrust with Brewer's disregard for the integrity of the citizens that reside in the area. Many of us do say "not in my backyard' to such a project. The stigma that will be associated with Pepeekeo should this proposal pass and a waste incineration project be initiated, will not be positive. During several of the meetings, it was clear that trash should be accommodated at the present site. Why should there be the creation of additional traffic, health and noise concerns? The desire to keep the area rural, agricultural and to preserve the lifestyle of Rural South Hilo should be honored. Many of our residents have invested their lives and money in establishing a comfortable environment in which to live in. Why should someone or some company dictate the conditions that we live in? The answer is NO ONE should have that power. Residents of the Community has so far been able to work with some of the land owners in Pepeekeo. They have shared this desire to remain rural and have worked with us to help preserve the lifestyle that we want to keep. For this, I commend them for coming to the table, listening and successfully working to keep dialogue and communication open while respecting the desire to compromise. To suggest such a zone change knowing that there is already strong opposition in the community and surrounding areas, demonstrates even further the lack of belief in the integrity of our people. We count on you to represent the people that you serve. I strongly urge you NOT to consider this zone change for Pepeekeo. Thank you for this opportunity to address the Council and to present testimony. Respectfully, ~VI~rW Lorraine Mendoza President, Rural South Hilo Community Association Vice-President, Pepeekeo Community Association Director, Hilo-Hamakua Community Development Corp. 2