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TYLER:I will Mr. Chairman. Good afternoon. My name is Curtis Tyler. My residence address is 73-1305 Hiolani Street, thats in Kona Acres. Im a lifetime resident of Kona and Im here today representing myself. Thanks to my fellow citizens on both sides for the opportunity to precede you. I appreciate that very much I have a 4:30 appointment. First of all Id like to thank Mr. Welter sitting to my left for his generous offer to this community and to the school. Second, I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Woerner for their hard work along with the staff, the teachers and in particular the students who came today and testified; I was completely blown away by their testimony. The future holds very well for this community when you hear people like that. And of course the families that are sitting behind me and finally for Kahakai Elementary School for hosting this charter school for the number of years that it has. Will Rogers once said that all I know is what I read in the newspaper and I have to say in this particular case that I have spoken with, in addition to what I read in the newspaper article of th April 20, I have spoken to at least one parent who has contacted me. But thats about it I havent read the back ground report but as Ms.Peterson earlier said this is kind of a no-brainer and I realize that you dont approach your work that way as I did not when I was on the County Council but- youve heard from the students and really anything that I say is quite a bit in, you know in addition to what theyve already said which is all the good reasons. Someone mentioned about overcrowding the roads. Isaw it in the paper as well. Well, if this school isnt permitted here these folks would be going back to Kahakai or some other school. Its not as if theyre moving into this community, they are already part of our community. If there is ever a need to address citizens needs, its to the students. They are here and we- those of us who have been in public service or are in public service, serve them but they are our future. The comments I read in the paper and heard again reiterate today about why this would be a school zone and it would have to be 25 mph. Well anybody who spends anytime on that road knows that its very seldomyoucandrive25mphonthatroad,especiallyinthemorning,nottomentionthe afternoon. Youd be lucky to get 10 mph. And Im being a bit facetious but at the same time I want to be a little practical. Thomas Edison said many years ago theres a better way, find it. And I am pleased in my lifetime to see that the Legislature and concerned citizens of this community have made it possible for charter schools to become a reality. That is the better way for many, many children in this community. And, based on what Ive heard today and what Ive seen in the past it just is overwhelming what can happen with innovation not to mention Innovations Charter School. And I think, lady and gentlemen you have an opportunity to foster this better way. It has been found to approve this I realize that no application and no project is perfect but in my estimation, my humble opinion the positives of this program so far outweigh the negatives that I think you have an easy decision. And as for the connecting roads that weve read about and heard about, these are perhaps in the future but, these young members of our society who will be our future leaders cant wait for roads to be built. They need a school now and they need this home and its right in the middle of the urban core. Its right where people live. I cant think of a better location and again I would acknowledge and thank Mr. Welter sitting to my left for this gracious donation of this. Thank you. GALDONES:We appreciate the applause but if you guys can hold it to a minimum that would help us expedite this, thank you. Commissioners any question of Mr. Tyler? If none thank you very much Mr. Tyler. TYLER:Thank you all. 24 EXHIBIT D