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Cindy Richardson 121 Alae Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 October 2, 2007 The Honorable Mayor of Hawaii County and Hawaii County Council Members IZE: Wal-Mart Superstores/Large-format Stores on the Big Island October 3 2007 Hawaii Count~Council Meeting on above Dear Honorable Mayor and Hawaii County Council Members: I am an adult resident of Hilo, Hawaii and unable to be in attendance at the above- referenced meeting, so I submit this letter in efforts to convey my thoughts and position on the Wal-Mart Superstores/Large-format stores ("Wal-Mart Superstores/extra locations") proposal to be considered at said meeting. I~,m in SUPPORT of brinEine Wal-Mart Sucerstores to Hilo and the B'¢ Lland a soon as possible for the followine reasons: 1. Wal-Mart Superstores/extra locations will add hundreds of jobs and employmentJhealth benefits for numerous Big Island residents; 2. In addition, Wal-Mart Superstores/extra locations would significantly help our local fanners, local transportation companies, gas companies, etc. by buying large quantities of the local fruits, vegetables, meats and garden/household plants on a regular basis for merchandising in their stores. These products will need to be transported to each store and the gas for the transportation is obvious; the long- term job benefits are widespread, far reaching and improve the life and livelihood for all across the State, not just the County!; 3. The additional Wal-Mart Superstorelextra locations would not diminish current tax revenues, but rather increase them! Year around the parking lots at Wal-Mart in Hilo and Kona are consistently full. At Christmas especially, it is impossible to find a parking place due to these stores popularity! The extra locations/Wal- Mart Superstores would ease the undeniable current congestion and promote customer purchases with easier and more rewarding shopping experiences; Comm: No. J7 7 Ref. Toe he~~ unsi Rif, pcte