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DeVera, Ashley <br /> From: Remy Williams < <br /> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:22 PM <br /> To: Planning General Plan <br /> Subject: Big Island General Plan <br /> Attachments: Big Island General Plan 2045 Testimony .pdf <br /> Dear Planning Department, <br /> The Big Island general plan doesn't appear to totally support the best interests of the <br /> people. Additionally, some sections of the plan seem vague and need to be more definitive. <br /> I have concerns about the current general plan as it appears it will further regulate and fine the public, <br /> limit travel, cluster people into dense housing and more. Also, it appears there is no conclusive plan <br /> to help communities prosper. <br /> Sustainability is a given but we need to also think Innovation. We want to move toward thriving <br /> communities, environmental support and economic alternatives that support farmers and <br /> homeowners and not put people in boxes while over-regulating them. <br /> This general plan that you have drafted is similar to what's used throughout the USA/mainland and <br /> uses the exact same wording, i.e., cluster, stakeholder, buffer zones, change codes, amend and <br /> more. The Big Island is different. How is it possible that the plan was created by the Planning <br /> Department for the Big Island, when so many other general plans nationwide use the same <br /> wording? <br /> Our island is very unique and special with vast differences compared to other states on the mainland <br /> and even compared to Oahu. The Big Island general plan should reflect this. <br /> Please review the attached PDF and revise the general plan accordingly. <br /> Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the people of the Big Island and for having our best <br /> interests in mind...for us, our ohanas and our future generations. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> R. Williams <br />