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From: Eric B <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: Given at 11-1 mtg Testimony On Hawaii General Plan 2045(New Biz) <br /> Date: Thursday,October 31,2024 1:30:20 PM <br /> There is much more details in a PDF that others will be sending in, but here are some serious concerns, if <br /> any parts of the Hawaii General Plan 2045 "Violate or go against the Constitution" it is illegal and deemed <br /> null and void. <br /> Eric Bjerke <br /> Here are a some reasons why: <br /> . It is too vague. The language is not clear what the plan wishes to accomplish. There are MANY <br /> concerning sections that sound like rights, freedoms, and property are at risk with this plan. <br /> • Page 111, section 17.4: "Land use application shall identify as early as possible any existing or <br /> potential active living corridors that should be incorporated into the counties open space <br /> network."This sounds like you'll be looking at people's property to take for open space because <br /> they apply for land use. That is not Pono and is an invasion of privacy! <br /> . 2.2 Biocultural Stewardship Goal (1.13): 'Incentive private land management practices that <br /> enhance natural resources and values and when appropriate pursue the acquisitions of lands for <br /> the protections of natural resources."We've seen your incentives like the tax incentives on Maui, <br /> which is costing people thousands if they don't do what the government wants.You want to <br /> acquire land to protect natural resources and values. Who gets to decide what are natural <br /> resources and values?Whose values are they?Why do you think it's your right to"pursue" <br /> acquiring someone's private property?!! <br /> . You have an entire section on climate change that looks to take away many freedoms and rights. <br /> Did you know there are close to 2K credentialed scientists from around the world that state there is <br /> no climate danger? https://clintel.ora/world-climate-declaration/The reason for this narrative is the <br /> change these policies will create will increase the pocket book of investors in renewable energy as <br /> it reduces freedoms for the general population. <br /> • Page 116, 19.7: "Concurrency reviews should incorporate reduction in vehicle miles traveled to <br /> mitigate traffic impacts and achieve sustainability and demand management goals."The <br /> Constitution says we have the right to travel! It is not the right of the Planning department to <br /> "demand"that your management goals reduce that right!Anything that reads, "Reduce vehicle <br /> miles traveled"should be removed from this plan! <br />