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We need to implement all of these policies in Hamakua to promote successful, diversified <br /> agriculture as a mainstay of the area. Why then are they not included in the Courses of <br /> Action for Hamakua? <br /> 5) Another issue that the Hamakua is very passionate about is preserving and passing on <br /> our unique history to future generations. Several places in the General Plan it talks about <br /> the "paniolo and plantation history" and supports the preservation of those parts of our <br /> history but nowhere does it talk about the Hawaiian history. I find this outrageous and <br /> unacceptable. <br /> The Historic Sites sections lists numerous policies such as: <br /> • Public access to significant historic sites and objects shall be acquired, <br /> where appropriate. <br /> • Embark on a program of restoring significant historic sites on County <br /> lands. Assure the protection and restoration of sites on other public lands <br /> through a joint effort with the State. <br /> • Encourage the restoration of significant sites on private lands. <br /> • Collect and distribute historic sites information of public interest and keep <br /> an inventory of sites. <br /> • Aid in the development of a program of public education concerning <br /> historic sites. <br /> • Develop a continuing program to evaluate the significance of historic <br /> sites. <br /> Again, the Course of action for Hamakua doesn't reflect the policies that have been <br /> stated: The only course of action for Hamakua is: <br /> • Coordinate with the community to identify historical sites and buildings <br /> for inclusion in a heritage corridor program. <br /> 6)_The same is true for the Housing section. There were some wonderful policies <br /> outlined: <br /> • Encourage the construction of specially designed facilities or communities <br /> for elderly persons needing institutional care and small home care units for <br /> active elderly persons. <br /> • Encourage corporations and nonprofit organizations to participate in <br /> Federal, State and private programs to provide new and rehabilitated <br /> housing for low and moderate income families. <br /> • Support the construction of housing for minimum wage and agricultural <br /> workers. <br /> <br /> We need to develop all of these in Hamakua. Why then is the only course of action for <br /> Hamakua: <br /> 3 <br /> <br />