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From: Tanya Ibarra <br /> To: Council Remote Testimony;WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: Punalu'u Development Project <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 2:41:07 PM <br /> Aloha kakou, <br /> My name is Tanya Ibarra, and I am a resident of Pahala in Ka`u. <br /> I am writing this in opposition of the proposed development of the Punalu`u area. <br /> As a working resident of Ka`u, I am unable to attend the meeting but would like to give my <br /> testimony regarding the project proposed. <br /> The following are reasons I do not think the proposed development is feasible in Ka`u: <br /> • The current state of the property purchased by Black Sand Beach LLC is currently in <br /> disarray,which includes invasive plants choking out the fish pond, and major sewage <br /> issues with the existing condominium development in that area. <br /> If the state of the property is already so damaged and threatens the fishing, land, and <br /> native foliage,how can developing more property (more waste,traffic, and pollution) <br /> help the already damaged environment? <br /> • The infrastructure of the Ka`u area does not suit the level of incoming tourists and <br /> traffic to that area, especially in the event of severe natural weather conditions. <br /> • The residents of Ka`u can barely afford housing in their own homeland, and now we <br /> will have an influx of foreigners coming to set down roots where the people of Ka`u are <br /> slowly being displaced. <br /> These are only some of the reasons I oppose the project,but in consideration of time, I will <br /> leave it at these. <br /> Mahalo for your time, <br /> Tanya Ibarra <br />