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Riley William Smith, P.E. <br /> 65-1174 Kahawai Street <br /> Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 <br /> (808) 936-7129 <br /> rsmith@lanihau.net <br /> November 19, 2024 <br /> Ms. Barbara DeFranco, Chair <br /> Leeward Planning Commission <br /> Via email: Ipctestimony@hawaiicounty.gov <br /> RE: Support for items 5, 6 and 7 <br /> Leeward Planning Commission Mtg, November 21, 2024 <br /> My name is Riley Smith, I am a kamaaina, resident of Waimea, South <br /> Kohala. I am writing in support of Hawaii Island Community <br /> Development Corporation's application to construct 43 single family, <br /> affordable housing units, within my district. The applicant has complied <br /> with all the requirements for this project and will help to fulfill an <br /> overwhelming need for housing on our island. <br /> The process that the applicant follows, in order to provide this housing, <br /> involves approved families, contributing to their home purchase, via <br /> sweat equity. This project will enable those with limited savings, the <br /> ability to move into a home of their own. This requirement will allow long <br /> term, local residents the ability to continue their employment during the <br /> regular work week and meet the eligibility requirements by contributing <br /> their labor on weekends. This formula "works" and enables those most <br /> in need, to be able to own a home of their own. <br /> Please support this project. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Riley W. Smith. P.E. <br />