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stand in support of their desire for self determination. And since this involves DHH land, and <br /> there are some issues around that, I'd like to address that a little bit Where is the social justice <br /> in this when people have been waiting for generations to get this DHHL land? hi conjunction <br /> with that, I'm referring to the original Act, the United States Act, that formed the backdrop for <br /> the <br /> GRAHAM: Sir, are you addressing yourself to this particular agenda item we have <br /> before us today? <br /> CAMPBELL: Yes, I am. We stand, let me state firmly that we stand in favor of the big <br /> box store ban. We stand opposed to Sa which is the amendment to the General Plan. <br /> GRAHAM: Thank you for the clarification. <br /> CAMPBELL: That's a clarification. The original agreement between the Department of <br /> Hawaiian Home Lands and the County of Hawaii circles around the original Act which is known <br /> as the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, amended in July 192E It states firmly in Title <br /> 1(a), the purpose, "The Congress of the United States and the State of Hawaii declare that the <br /> policy of this Act is to enable native Hawaiians to return to their lands in order to fully support <br /> self-sufficiency for native Hawaiians and the self-determination of native Hawaiians in the <br /> administration of this Act, and the preservation of the values, traditions, and culture of native <br /> Hawaiians." How did we get embroiled by putting these mega stores on Hawaiian Home lands? <br /> What would happen if we put up some kupuna housing or student housing for the university? If <br /> elderly housing were put there and a better transportation system evolves, it would be a perfect <br /> use for that land; and it could go to native Hawaiians in that way. <br /> These superstore creators did an end run last time and they're trying to do it this time. The <br /> Council and probably this Commission is under the opinion that the County has no jurisdiction <br /> over DHHL land. We believe that is in error. We believe it can be challenged, but that's a long- <br /> term vision. in the meantime we have, the Sierra Club is doing an educational campaign <br /> showing the video, the frontline, it's not a frontline, it's a documentary called "The High Cost of <br /> Low Price." There is an excellent article by Dave Smith in this paper. I don't have to reiterate <br /> what these superstores do to a local community once they come in. I've talked to the managers <br /> and owners of several retail grocery stores and such. They're all pulling their hairs out, <br /> concerned about this. And at this point <br /> <br /> GRAHAM: Could you kind of finish up so we can <br /> CAMPBELL: I'll summarize here. <br /> <br /> GRAHAM: Thank you. <br /> <br /> CAMPBELL: Kauai just recently passed, last week passed, a big box store ban; and we <br /> <br /> would like this Council to take it up and also support this big box store ban. It's not appropriate <br /> <br /> for this island, for this culture, and it would be a travesty to have these big box stores here. <br /> <br /> Mahalo. <br /> <br /> GRAHAM: Thank you, Mr. Campbell. Any questions from the Commissioners? <br /> 5 <br /> <br />