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<br /> e ~ i~ ~ ~ air' M ~'~I~ <br /> y i ~ <br /> KOnA-KOIIALA 75-5737 Kuakini Hwy.,Suite 20£' <br /> CIIAMBER Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br /> OP COMML'RCE Phone: 808-329-1758 Fax 808-329-,?<<tG <br /> www kona-kohala,com info@kona-koha a.c: ~,n <br /> April 27, 2005 <br /> To County Council Chairman Stacey Higa, Council members <br /> Re• Hawaii Land Protection Fund <br /> Dear Chairman Higa and Council members; <br /> Aloha! The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is pleased that the Hawaii County <br /> Council has decided to reconsider the establishment of a land protection find for Haw a i <br /> County. We strongly support Bi1178 that would establish the fund and calls fora 2% <br /> dedication of currettt County real property tax revenue for land protection We also <br /> support Bill 79, which would establish a $10 million bond immediately to protect <br /> important coastal and other lands. These Bills are awin-win situation for all because [t e~- <br /> honor private property owners who can be paid full market value for their property They <br /> also allow the County a means of protecting important lands for public use. Land <br /> protection funds have been successfully implemented in Maui and Kauai where the <br /> majority of voters overwhelmingly endorsed the establishment of similar land funds <br /> We aze asking for your support in helping pass Bill 78 and Bill 79 The Kona-Kohala <br /> Chamber of Commerce applauds the Council for finding and supporting this innovatir~: <br /> idea of establishing a land protection fund. Bill 78 and Bill 79 are good for the <br /> environment and will improve the quality of life for local residents. We believe that roost <br /> importantly these bills are good for business Our businesses in this County rely on th <br /> natural beauty of our coastlines and open space to continue to draw visitors and <br /> companies that value their workers' quality of life. Bi1178 and 79 are good for our <br /> economy <br /> The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce represents over 600 member businesses fror- <br /> Ka'u to Kohala. The mission of the Chamber is to advocate a successful business <br /> environment in West Hawaii Our vision is to provide leadership for enhancing quality of <br /> life incorporating our unique cultures and resources Thank you for your support. The <br /> Council's positive vote on Bills 78 and 79 will be a great gift for generations to come <br /> S((~~ince~~r~~epply~~, <br /> U~w1»lC~~ <br /> Eric von Platen Luder, President <br /> Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce <br /> cc' Mayor Harry Kim <br /> <br />