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~ <br /> ~ <br /> Post Office Box 4514 <br /> Kaihia-Kona, Hawaii 96745 <br /> July 31, 1997 <br /> Mr. Joseph Reynolds <br /> Hawaii County Council n <br /> o,~ <br /> 25 Aupuni Street r--,>-, ~ , <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 - <br /> <br /> 8E: is snpport of enforcement for siga lav <br /> Aloha Councilman Reynolds: <br /> ~ , <br /> Mahalo for your ongoing efforts to promote community and develop a <br /> stronger local economy. I am along-time resident of Captain Cook. <br /> Concerned about a situation, I'm writing to ask your help. <br /> Despite laudable regulation guarding against such occurrence in <br /> Hawaii County, there has in the past few years been an alarming increase in <br /> the nwnber and size of illegal signs that advertise business activities. Roads, <br /> <br /> parking lots, and storefronts are teeming with garish and indiscriminately- <br /> placed signs and banners. <br /> The situation has created some serious concerns for our community. <br /> One issue of magnitude is that of economics. A substantial source of <br /> <br /> residents' income and revenue is derived from the tourist trade. Visitors <br /> come to see the island's natural beauty, its picturesque vistas and landscape. <br /> So many unbecoming outdoor advertising devices detract from the island's <br /> attractiveness and have a quantifiable, negative affect upon our tourist trade <br /> and economic well-being. Enforcement of the existing sign law is essential to <br /> ensure that this island's natural beauty prevails. <br /> Another issue is public safety. Precariously-placed signs create a <br /> danger to pedestrians. Moreover, in a humcane each and every "sandwich <br /> <br /> board" is a potential "projectile." Further, studies show that outdoor signs <br /> contribute significantly to the number of traffic accidents, as signs detract <br /> from the visibility of traffic signals and distract the drivers' attention away <br /> from the road. Again, enforcement is crucial. <br /> more <br /> Gbmor. ?Iq y~~. • <br /> D11m I(e. <br /> Re[. 1b: <br /> last. Dat~._ OCt 3 _ <br /> <br />