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-2- <br /> I urge you to seek expert advice from our scientific community,such as those at the <br /> College of Tropical Agriculture at University of Hawaii. <br /> Most of us are aware of deadly bird flu that has plagued South East Asia poultry <br /> producers and the workers there. <br /> When all these concerns are weighed together this amendment appears at least <br /> premature --if not ill advised--without further and deeper technical review. I <br /> would suggest your staff contact Real Estate Brokers and experts on the question of <br /> loss of property values for homeowners,in the event this measure is adopted. <br /> If it is approved,is compensation for loss of valuation contemplated? <br /> My understanding is that Hawaii County has a more than an ample supply of <br /> agriculturally zoned parcels on which chickens and their products may be freely <br /> raised without disrupting those who wish to enjoy their residentially zoned home <br /> sites. <br /> Should the council decide to proceed, I urge island-wide pubic hearings be <br /> conducted after appropriate publicity and notice and after a thorough scientific <br /> investigation and report. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> • <br /> W.v, e Carvalho, <br /> Hilo <br />