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<br />Krista Walker, LCSW <br />77-6451 Pualani St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br />Cell: (630) 383-8332 • E-mail: kdwalker@law.cwsl.edu <br /> <br />September 16, 2021 <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />This letter is in support of Kona Aerials receiving a special use permit to continue <br />operating the gymnastics gym in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i. In 2014 I moved to Kailua-Kona, <br />Hawai’i and began working for the State of Hawai’i Department of Human Services Child <br />Welfare Services in Kona as an investigator and eventually was promoted to a supervisory <br />position. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Hawai’i. I moved here from a <br />small community in Illinois. Like that community I noticed the lack of resources and <br />recreational options and opportunities for our keiki. Kona Aerial gymnastics was one of the few <br />options for children. Since 2014, I have left Child Welfare Services to pursue a career as an <br />attorney to serve as a GAL for our keiki here in Kailua-Kona. <br />Ms. Nanette Guiffrida was provided an opportunity to build a gymnastics gym the likes <br />of which Kona has never seen. Unbeknownst to her there are some issues with regarding zoning <br />and her ability to continue to fulfil her lifelong dream of providing the keiki of our community <br />with a safe, drug free, positive space they can exercise, gain pride and confidence, and further <br />learn how to be productive members of our Kona ohana. Ms. Guiffrida is not trying to <br />circumvent the law or find a “work around.” She is a small business owner within the Kona <br />community who is asking for the opportunity to continue to make our community a better a place <br />and provide our keiki with something positive. By allowing her the special use permit, the <br />commission will be providing opportunities for our keiki to continue to grow, succeed, and learn <br />to achieve their dreams. <br />Kona Aerials is an important business here in Kona and Ms. Guiffrida is an important <br />business owner and part of our Kona ohana. Please allow her the opportunity to continue her <br />dream of providing our keiki a positive, safe space so they can learn to pursue their dreams. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Krista D. Walker, LCSW <br />