2016-11-03 Hearing Transcript - Ohana Ho'opakele GAF Claim

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FUJIYOSHL I'll go back and testify. DEDMAN: Sure, sure. HATA-FINLEY: Use the microphone. HENKEL: Okay, well first, let's raise our hands and get sworn in. FUJIYOSHL No, if, you know, I cannot testify then maybe I'll go back and then testify later. HENKEL: That's fine. ALBERTINL I'll do the same, Pali. DEDMAN: Okay. HENKEL: Okay, would you raise your hand, and do you swear or affirm to tell the truth of this matter now before the Planning Commission? DEDMAN: Yes, I do. HENKEL: Thank you. State your name, where you reside DEDMAN: Palikapu Dedman. HENKEL: And speak— DEDMAN: Fourteen eighty Komohana Street. My presentation today was just to thank you guys for all the hard work, and I know was a lot of headache and for us Hawaiians it's a long time coming. We needed to have our concerns addressed, and this is one way it's being addressed, and I'm glad that we had a Commission to be understanding enough to approve all of this. It's been a long time, and a lot of minds, and a lot of people, and we're still here, not going nowhere so, just wanted this time to thank you guys. That's what it was for. Thank you. HENKEL: Thank you, Palikapu. Oh, I'm sorry. Are there any questions of Mr. Dedman from the Commission? Okay, you're good. Oh, I forgot one. CLARKSON: Yes, I have a question. I just wanted to get something clear in my mind. I take it from the name of your organization, that you see a, Native Hawaiians particularly Pele worshippers, in danger, and that this study would identify who those people are and the magnitude of the danger. What would you suggest would be the way in which that danger or suffering would be alleviated? In other words DEDMAN: —Well, through the study, of course. Right now, everybody's making assumptions, and for a Hawaiian that's been here and come from here, is not confused as you are. Who knows EXHIBIT C 7