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comments, if I could, in general. First of all, the idea of fairness to as many members of the various communities of this island, I think should be paramount in any effort that you, or we, as councilmembers currently, have to undertake. It is the idea of making sure that we provide for the best interests of as many people as we can. We are never going to solve the problem for everybody. I think we all have to recognize that. And while I may try subjectively to convince you that my efforts, or my ideas and concepts are better, I also have to be cognizant as a member of the Council, if not as a member or resident of Waikoloa Village; that it is, how can we possibly do the best for the most people. I ask you to consider that. Number two, I understand that for many of you, or particularly for some of you, the idea of the Community Development Plan process is something new and perhaps you weren't involved as many members of the island community have been. For us, over the past eight years, the Community Development Plan has been one of the most paramount issues that we face in our land use issues, in our development, in our regional aspects of how we address issues. I ask that you consider this, but give it the credence that members of the administration and the council have given it throughout eight years. It is a program in progress. It is a dynamic effort; and to short circuit that effort in any way, shape or form, is not in the best interest of the people of this island. Please make certain that when you do consider the boundaries that you are facing, it is very important to remember where we have gone over the past years; the progress that we have made, and the issues for development that we are going to face in the future. Do not diminish, and do not try to eliminate the idea that it is extremely important to accept the idea of the Community Development Plan process. I direct that attention specifically to any effort that would divide Hamakua, who is working right now on a Community Development Plan process; and the efforts between Waikoloa and Waimea that have characterized our efforts over the past six years. Members of the Commission, you will hear today, testimony from many members of the Waikoloa community, to try and reflect and demonstrate their interest in making certain that the traditional and age old efforts and connectivity between Waikoloa and Waimea should remain; politically, economically, as well as in any number of different areas. They will explain to you, better than I will, those particular areas of interest. Please recognize that this is how we view our progress now, and how we see the development that we need to have in the future. Finally, ladies and gentlemen, I must tell you that I accept and understand that a redistricting effort is a political process. But, there is a very important portion of that process that must be recognized. If the perception in the public mind is that there are political machinations going on, if in the mind of the people throughout the island, that something is not quite fair with how we are addressing this, your responsibility as appointed members and County officials, and my effort as a community elected official, is to reduce or eliminate that perception to the best degree possible. Please remember that. Under any circumstances --I understand that is my time limit - -I want to thank you very much for the efforts you have put forward; sincerely, I recognize how difficult it must be and I do appreciate that both as a resident of Waikoloa, and as a County Council 3