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of an ordinance that has a force and effect of law. You know, I needed to make that comment and I hope that -, I’m sure that you are aware of what’s written here, but I just needed to -. ROY: No, I am not. You know why, Mr. Domingo? If it were sufficiently representing Hawaiian thoughts, I wouldn’t be testifying this way. DOMINGO: So -. ROY: But what Mr. Woodward brought up is exactly the point, right off the get- go. There are -, any teacher when you come to a classroom and you discover that you have participation just from three people out of 25, she or he is going to understand how to get to the whole group; there are other modes is what I’m saying. I attended these development meetings, not all, and the ones I went to, they were bustling along like they were in New York City, and the few Hawaiian people that were involved in the process were left to just (imitating pant) helter- skelter with the papers flying. Now, you know as well as I do that there is a way to make this all fine and well. But this was not endowed with enough money. $500,000 is not enough. And this is too big. I think I resist the way they call the treasures program. I am a president of a non- profit that’s worked for years here. Why don’t you acknowledge people of the land that are already working? And why don’t you invite people who work in our community – more Hawaiian representation? Well, I have just much respect for people who are on the Steering Committee; I respect them highly. But get people who are also very much involved with Hawaiian leadership. Show that you have guidance, guidance, people in the driver’s seat from this function. Thank you. RHO: Any other questions from Commissioners? If not, can we move onto Diane Gaylord or Eva? Are you Eva? Oh, Diane, then. GAYLORD: Hi. We have prepared a very short, three-minute skit to point out one of the problems of the Community Development Plan. RHO: Okay, we need your names and your address -. GAYLORD: Okay. Diane Gaylord, 75-5851 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona. Is that sufficient? And Eva’s is the same. Is that okay if we do that? RHO: That’s fine, that’s fine. FILLEKES: Hi, I am Eva. What is your name? GAYLORD: Auntie. FILLEKES: Do you have a special reason for being here tonight? GAYLORD: I’m here because of my 25-year old granddaughter. I live with my daughter and her children in a very crowded place here in Kona. My granddaughter, Malia, is married and has two children. Seven people and two babies, we all share one very small house. EXHIBIT B 20