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Page 2 oft <br /> of a single county council. Then define cantons, each with urban and rural components, <br /> <br /> with authority aver those many issues which really affect only the canton. In the present case, <br /> locating and acquiring parklands would take place within each canton. <br /> I have not yet met an elected official in favor of giving up same power, let alone part of tax <br /> revenue to a new political sub-group- but as the island continues its rapid expansion, I think <br /> <br /> that it is not an issue of if , but'when and how' some decentralization takes place. <br /> I would support Bills 78 and 79, though I preferred the earlier Bill 78 as more cost effective <br /> and likely to produce results. Often to acquire land one needs to be able to enter negotiations <br /> promptly, not suggest that an offer will be forthcoming in a year or two if council approves <br /> the particular parcel sometime. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to give testimony on this topic. <br /> Marshall Blann <br /> 75-5865 Walua Rd. D423 <br /> Kailua Kona, 96740 <br /> 5/31 /2005 <br /> <br />