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William P. Kenoi <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawaii <br />PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br />Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Haivai`i 96720 <br />Phone (SOS) 961 -8288 • Fax (SOS) 961 -8742 <br />Message from the Planning Director <br />Dear VisionKeepers, Lead Solution Partners, and Community: <br />BJ Leithead Todd <br />Director <br />Margaret K. Masmlaga <br />Depnn, <br />There is no greater satisfaction than to know that a community plan is being used <br />by implementers. En Vision Downtown Hilo 2025: A Community -Based Vision <br />and Living Action Plan has served this community well. As a model community <br />planning effort for the Planning Department, it has been both a challenge and an <br />accomplishment. <br />The 5 -Year Action Plan Update has shown us how a community can grow. <br />There have been many lessons learned. More importantly, new relationships <br />have developed over the last 5 years which has made this effort invaluable. With <br />increased collaboration and partnership between government and community we <br />have achieved the highest level of accomplishment. Shared wisdom breeds <br />success! <br />wish to thank all of you for your commitment as we strive to achieve the Vision <br />for Downtown Hilo. There is much to work on and over time, the way in which we <br />work together will evolve. This is expected. I have no doubt, however, that with <br />commitment, perseverance, and continuous dedication by all of you — including <br />the special volunteers who on a daily basis nurture our town, we will overcome <br />any challenges together. Downtown Hilo is a resilient community, and it will <br />remain a special place for many generations to come. <br />Mahalo nui loa, <br />BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director <br />January, 2010 <br />Hoivai 'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />EDH 2025: 5 -Year Action Plan Update i i I P a g e <br />