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P.U. Box 6903 <br /> Kamuela, H196743 <br /> Telephone:808/885-21 17 <br /> Fax: 808/885-4236 <br /> e-mail: bthomas(ulaloha.net <br /> May 19, 1997 <br /> Tr <br /> Y <br /> Honorable James Arakaki, Chairman and Council Members Duo s 9 ~v ~ <br /> Hawaii Count Council - <br /> Y Courtly Caunc~l ~ F c <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council Members: <br /> 1 am the Property Manager of The Pacific Building and on June I"The Volcano Block building in <br /> Downtown Hilo. 1 am expressing on behalf of the owners and myself our strong support for the <br /> proposed relocation of the Hawaii Community College to Downtown Hilo. <br /> My first encounter with Downtown Hilo was in the late 1960's. I came over for a Jaycee annual <br /> " .meeting. As we were fortunate to visit Downtown Hilo, 1 was impressed with the activity, historic <br /> buildings and warm welcome. Since then I have seen Downtown Hilo from a distance and for the last <br /> -decade,-as a resident of Hawaii County, go through its economic cycles. <br /> The current cycle is most distressing, as several properties have recently been renovated for <br /> " ocetigancies a[ great expense. Their faith in [he economy of Downtown Hilo has been unrequited as <br /> " " their Investment lies fallow awaiting thriving occupancies. It may be argued that their decisions or <br /> <br /> " timing is just unfortunate. However, is tha[justified, NO, I do not think so. The point, as I see it, is <br /> that Downtown Hilo is arguably the most charming and historic location in the State of Hawaii. This <br /> "Jewel of the Pacific" is still a jewel. Alas, ajewel needing love and care in order to be fully <br /> appreciated. <br /> Accordingly, I repeat our strong support to bring a vibrant, youthful vitality to Downtown Hilo that <br /> would be positive displacement of the current attitude, appearance and economy. <br /> Thank you for your consideration and support. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Brian R. Thomas (R) CPM, GRI <br /> Principal Broker <br /> Cc's: Owners of The Pacific Building and The Volcano Block Building <br /> . tA~r~. xw ~ ~~8 .~0 <br /> i!e' Rio. ' ~"~G <br /> Presented F C 1 <br /> iiof. Tol <br /> .NaY. Dati-~Y 1 <br /> <br />