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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> May 12, 2006 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stacy K.Higa, Chair <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> <br /> <br /> Mr. Higa: <br /> <br /> We want to express our strong opposition for Bill 268. We believe all residents <br /> should have an equal opportunity to be involved in the planning process, but <br /> holding even-numbered council meetings on the Kona side of the island is not <br /> warranted. This is one county, one island, and the city of Hilo just happens to be <br /> the center of attraction for county, state and federal services. Let's keep it that <br /> way. <br /> <br /> There are numerous reasons for keeping the present set-up without further <br /> changes. The people on the West side may not know that video conferencing is <br /> available in Kona and Waimea whenever meetings are conducted in Hilo. On the <br /> other hand, when the meetings are in Kona, everything is shut down in Hilo - no <br /> video conferencing, so residents wanting to testify must drive over to the West <br /> side. <br /> <br /> Increasing the number of meetings on the West side not only means additional <br /> cost for the council staff, but for all other county departments as well. <br /> <br /> We ask you to please vote against Bill 268. Your constituents voices are loud <br /> and clear, and also the voices of a vast majority of voters from East Hawaii. <br /> <br /> Best regards, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> craum ~`yt 25.67 <br /> Comm N . <br /> Ref. Ta <br /> Ref. Date <br />