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DeVera, Ashley <br /> From: Jessica K < <br /> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:12 PM <br /> To: Planning General Plan <br /> Subject: General Plan comments <br /> Hello, thank you so much for this opportunity to provide commentary <br /> on the General Plan. My name is Jessica Kuzmier Bauer, and I am <br /> currently a resident of North Kona. <br /> I'm very excited and grateful that the County has included the public <br /> in this process. It's a great commitment to the democratic process <br /> as we work towards a better future. <br /> I've looked through much of the plan, and what I'm looking forward to <br /> is the opportunity to work with the County's commitment to a <br /> sustainable future. There's a lot of challenges that are guaranteed to <br /> be part of the future, such as climate change and <br /> economic/ecological sustainability for our island. This kind of plan <br /> will be a great way to approach many of these things, whether it has to <br /> do with what kind of businesses/industries we invest in, the <br /> transportation situation, and the ability to provide clean water and <br /> other necessities for our communities and local economy. <br /> I would like to see a transition to attract a new kind of tourist to our <br /> island, as many times in North Kona it feels a bit like a party <br /> atmosphere/mini Las Vegas (what happens here, stays here), except <br /> we get to stay here with the leftovers. As we are trying to invest in a <br /> more holistic environment which reflects the culture of the kanaka <br />