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Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Ann Peterson lcinzi@hawaii.rr.coml Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 1:31 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Fw: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center --- Original Message — From: Charles Flaherty To: oneheart@aloha.net Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:53 PM Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Comments: Yes, we need to have more areas where the public can come together. Areas of public realm in Kona are sadly lacking. QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: I do not think this location is appropriate because it is located on a DEAD-END street with little or no chance of ever becoming a thorough fare. It is also located away from the center of town leading to urban sprawl. Looking at an arieal of Kailua Village, the area between Alii Drive and Kuakini and Hualalai and Palani shows an abundance of land that is mostly parking lot. This is the area where 3/3/2003