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~ ~ KONA SALES OFFICE - <br /> 75-5722 Kualdni Hwy (Bpg) 32g_525g . ` <br /> Kuekini Tower, Suite 103 (808) 32&3338 (fex) ~ <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 95740 konaQclerkheweii.com <br /> www.clarkhawail.com <br /> <br /> June 5, 2007 <br /> <br /> Councilman Pete Hoffman <br /> <br /> Chairman Hawaii County Council <br /> RE: Kailua Village Business Improvement District <br /> Dear Chairman Hoffman, <br /> As a person responsible for managing a busy real estate office located in the heart of the <br /> proposed Kailua Village Business Improvement District, I am writing this letter to offer <br /> my complete support for establishing this District. <br /> Kailua Village is one of the most important historical, cultural, commerce, and tourist <br /> sites on the Big Island of Hawaii. Unfortunately, very little effort has been put into <br /> preserving and improving this treasure. Hopefully with community participation and <br /> direction from the Kailua Village Improvement District a change in attitude and action <br /> can be generated. <br /> Specifically some of the actions could include cleaning up Sazona Rd. which borders my <br /> office. Weeds, trash and other debris make [his area unsightly. The street needs to have <br /> the potholes fixed and to have mazkings for a pedestrian lane as it is a significant <br /> walkway between Alii Dr. and Kuakini Highway as well as a busy roadway. It is also <br /> any azea where people have gathered to drink alcohol and sell drugs. This behavior is <br /> threatening to employees, tenants, customers and tourists alike and requires continued <br /> law enforcement presence. Another desirable action would be to enforce the existing <br /> sign laws on Alii Drive to help improve the appeazance of this heavily traveled roadway. <br /> The formation of improvement districts will always have those in opposition for financial <br /> reasons. Mayor Jeremy Harris of Honolulu in a speech in Kailua-Kona a few years ago <br /> stated that the people who were most opposed to the Waikiki Improvement District <br /> eventually became the staunchest supporters when they saw the benefits. I believe that <br /> we can have [he same experience here. We have an opportunity to do something very <br /> special for our community and need to move forward without delay to establish the <br /> Kailua Village Improvement District. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Larr ull Com"}u.. - tWei 1 1 <br /> Broker-m-Charge Ref. i~8' <br /> Rt~• d~pte JUN 5 0 <br /> <br />