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From: Laura Chang <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Date: Wednesday,March 6,2024 4:40:49 PM <br /> Hello, <br /> I'm writing in opposition to the development of 225 residential and short stay units, the <br /> commercial center, retail shops, and golf course in Punalu'u, Ka'u. I am a resident of <br /> Massachusetts and acknowledge I am living on the traditional land of the Naumkeag, <br /> Massachusett, and Pawtucket peoples. <br /> I was fortunate enough to visit Hawaii as a tourist July 2023. As a tourist, there were plenty of <br /> areas already available for visiting. I was already horrified by the lack of respect tourists had <br /> for the land, the people, and the creatures. I was sad to see how local and native people were <br /> unable to easily detach from the greedy imperialistic American grasp. <br /> Please do not begin the destruction in Ka'u that will exacerbate the many problems favoring <br /> money over wellbeing of Hawaii including: rise in land taxes forcing the local people out, <br /> demolition of the last breeding grounds for endangered hawksbill turtles, and destroying <br /> natural protections against natural disasters associated with climate change. <br /> The developers do not acknowledge impacts including: lack of burial treatment plan for <br /> indigenous ancestors, emergencies for fire floods tsunamis earthquakes and volcanic <br /> eruptions, the leaking of the sewage system into the ocean. <br /> Keep Ka'u, Ka'u <br /> Save Punalu'u <br /> Tourists like myself will not contribute to the further destruction and disrespect of the land. <br /> Laura Chang <br />