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Wish businesses could afford to stay in business. nice new buildings in Hilo 1TiY1 9111 19111 CN111110939111 w_\ 0I91 DOIiai7 M9II: 1T /1►[eIIky /II11MA1:11►[eIXiI4L1ari I1.111MWA01WE Need more Acohol Free coffee shops with live music Alcohol Abuses causes 90% of crimes The developement in Puna is good. But it is expanding fast. but jobs and housing is poor in the sence that alot of houses just sitting keep it local like not having to drive to Hilo! Develop jobs and services so adults can support their families better. (MG 5/10 NCA) Revitalization of town but improving shooping for some things should be cheper. Need businesses that are proud and create a atmosphere that attracts tourists Support services for youth, family, seniors (more) Landlords are charging too much rent for someone to break even in Pahoa Town - slum lords! The county creates roadblocks for new businesses versus promoting development of businesses in the community. It's coming along ... But much more needs to be done re the town supporting the business owners. My friend was paying a very high rent for a retail store (located behind the main drag). she invested everything into that business and was a great networking citizen. She was thriving while she had a small sign posted out front that showing customers she was there. The town threatened to fine her severely, treated her like a criminal... until she took the harmless sign down. Within a month, she went out of business because she was prohibited from letting people know she was there. Her shop was invisible from the street and even the front street business owners had no problem with the sign. So, she lost everything, the customers lost a Development Page 13