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Joseph A. Carvalho <br /> January 30, 2025 <br /> Jodie Rosam, Chair <br /> Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space, <br /> And Natural Resources Preservation Commission <br /> Dear Chair Rosam and Commissioners, <br /> I strongly support the nomination submitted by Hawaii Land Trust to the Hawaii County PONC <br /> priority list for funding of a conservation easement to protect the Kealoha Family Lo'I —TMKs <br /> (3) 5-2-009:0025 and (3) 5-2-009:0026. <br /> 1 have been an active member of the Community Access Committee of the North Kohala <br /> Community Development Plan since its implementation in 2008. 1 was hired by the County for <br /> the initial planning and data gathering in the community and worked with Jane Testa at that <br /> time Director of Research. The Community Access committee has been instrumental in <br /> acquiring lands for preservation in North Kohala via the PONC process with lands located at <br /> Hapu'u, Kapanai'a, Kahailena, Pao'o to name a few. The community currently has a PONC <br /> application in for the preservation of 88 acres property located East of Upolu Airport. <br /> I strongly support this very accessible property and the continued Kealoha family's legacy in <br /> cultural education for the Kohala Community. I hope it leads to further efforts to restore and <br /> expand kalo production in the entire district. <br /> Thank you for your continued focus on protecting the lands important to the people of Hawaii. <br /> Aloha and Mahalo <br /> cTisAepk A. Caw� <br /> Joseph A. Carvalho <br /> Halaula, Kohala <br />