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r,r:-~ <br /> ry.. _ <br /> '97 ~1flY 15 P(9 1 1 U <br /> May 14, 1997 <br /> CCUf~; <br /> CQUNTY Oi= HAWAII <br /> Honorable James Arakaki, Chairman <br /> & Council Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> SUBJECT: Proposed Relocation of Hawaii Community College to Downtown Hilo <br /> My name is Roxanne L. Aburamen. I am the Manager of the Hawaii Intake Service <br /> Center in Downtown Hilo and the Vice-President of the Hilo Downtown Improvement <br /> Association. I would like to take this opportunity to voice my strong support for the <br /> proposal to relocate the Hawaii Community College to Downtown. Our area's well- <br /> being, perceptually and physically, would make great strides in improvement with the <br /> placement of the College in its midst. <br /> Today, Downtown building owners are faced with costly refurbishment of aging <br /> buildings. While, merchants and professionals are not easily enticed to relocate to <br /> Downtown or even justify continuing leases in the area, due to the deteriorating <br /> condition of the buildings and dwindling clientele. The perception that Downtown is a <br /> "dying community" could be laid to rest with the influx of college students, faculty and <br /> administrators and the current "Catch 22" situation resolved. <br /> Such a revitalization of Downtown would increase property values and hence real <br /> property tax revenues for the County. Likewise, the State would realize increased <br /> excise and income tax receipts from expanded commerce and new business start-ups. <br /> The net all result would be increased employment and improved physical and social <br /> conditions in Downtown Hilo, awin-win situation for all. I ask for your support for <br /> this effort to relocated the Hawaii Community College to Downtown. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Roxanne L. Aburamen <br /> Roxanne L. Aburamen Q ~p <br /> 1221 Oihana Street ]u0. ~/0 <br /> <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 L~ <br /> nI. xa. <br /> rasen a <br /> r~ <br /> ie.:. n~`y 1 - <br /> <br />