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Downtown has been continually afflicted with "public works" projects from the painting <br /> of the bridge to the now almost completed sewer project. Although we understand that <br /> these are necessary, sometimes it seems we aze a state that believes in welfare for con- <br /> tractors. We now need to feel that you are concerned with our welfare. <br /> We all know that the naysayers are the ones who seem to have plenty of time to speak <br /> against items that appear before you. Please be assured that we business owners down- <br /> town support not only the extension of the free parking but also the eventual removal of <br /> the meters. We however have no time, in our struggle to survive, to harass you with our <br /> views. Please be assured that if the meters make a return and tickets again harass our <br /> valued customers, we will make the time. <br /> The merchants of downtown made the removal of the meters their goal a yeaz ago last <br /> February when we asked ourselves the question "What is it that seems impossible today, <br /> that if we could change, would make a fundamental change tomorrow?" The answer was <br /> the removal of the dreaded parking meters. Many hours have since been spent to facilitate <br /> this goal and for it now to revert to the old ways will cause much dissatisfaction. <br /> It is now time for you to come to the aid of your hometown, Downtown Hilo, and not <br /> abandon us. Only with your helping us attain our vision of downtown can we continue <br /> <br /> positively on a path of revitalizing the most unique "Oldtown" in Hawaii. <br /> Sincere ~ <br /> GG~~ ~~~C <br /> <br /> David & Christine Reed <br /> <br /> P. S. If you aze in favor of the extension of free parking, we whole heartedly thank for your <br /> support. If not, please make the effort to visit downtown now, while the meters are still <br /> covered, to experience this special place. You may change your mind. <br /> <br />