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<br />From:Edward Johnston <br />To:PONC Testimony <br />Cc:Makahanaloa Fishing Association <br />Subject:Testimony for PONC Commission Meeting March 9 <br />Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:43:53 PM <br />Aloha to the Public Access, Open Space, & Natural Resources Preservation <br />Commissioners, <br />I wish to support the County of Hawai'i PONC acquisition of Hakalauiki, where <br />lies the fishing area known as Manamanas. <br />Sugg. 26- 06, Shoreline Hakalau lki, South Hilo, Hawai'i <br />TMK( 3) 2- 9-002:001 <br />This easement would protect the shoreline area from future development, ensuring <br />community access in perpetuity. <br />I support the partnership with Kmaulihou. <br />As a 41 plus year resident and property owner in Khua, Pepe'ekeo I remember the <br />sugar cane days when access to the shoreline was freely open for folks. Now, not so <br />much. It is critical to keep these islands of access open. --Mahalo, Ed Johnston, PO <br /> Pepe'ekeo, HI 96783. <br />