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processed is such an important thing and I looked at the CDC here and I just — I was given this by someone and in terms of how this Industrial Zoning supports the objectives of the CDC. For example, preserving historic resources — guides the restoration of historic sites and buildings, direct retention of village and town character. I know the history of Hakalau, 150 years legacy of making food for people — supports the preservation of the village and town character and guides enhancement of communities' unique sense of place. And then the economics — preserves the opportunities to live off the land by giving farmers a way to process their — their fruits. Guides the implementation of regional economic development strategies. Guides the regional strategies to increase buying local. Guides the efforts to strengthen the local agriculture value chain. Allows for the diversification of agriculture -based businesses and rural uses of on agricultural lands and finally, guides the development of a place -based approach to community tourism. So, I think this is what people want and I think this is really a great project. So, that's what I have to say. I really appreciate you llowing me to speak you tonight. Thank you. 5. Robert Nishimoto, representing himself, providing testimony on section 4.2 - Protect Coastal Resources: Aloha, my name is Robert Nishimoto. I was born here. I am 72 years old. My ancestors came as sugar workers. I grew up here. We weathered all kinds of stripes but we always lived on the land. I'd like to thank you as a Committee, you've worked for over 7 years. We appreciate your willingness to listen. One thing that concerns me is, 1 want you all to look at the land from the ocean 'cuz we're all keiki o ke kai, not only keiki o ka 'dina. I'm a subsistence fisherman and/ also am a farmer. /give all my products away. I'm a subsistence fisherman. 1 boat. I fish from Hilo to Waipi'o Valley and /fish Orn Hilo to Cape Kumukahi. I've seen landslides over and over again but I want you to all understand, Cliffside development— there are many cases, Honoli'i is a case in point. There's a landslide, nobody is gonna clean up that dirt. Loss of my opihi grounds. More and more of this is happening. Nobody is willing to drop the hammer and say you need to clean the dirt out. Not only lost opihi grounds, there's loss of fishing, which I do as a su bsisWpce fisherman. Okay, I grew up in this stripe, we've gone and helped communities by giving things away, not selling things, we give things away. This is about aloha I think. And also, what bothers me is, the Honu'ea, the Hawksbill turtle is in danger, likewise with the monk seal. They both are friendly, protected species. Hdmdkua Coast is the prime grow up site for the honu'ea. I've approached some Senators about increasing our studies to see the effect. Those piles of sediments are constantly washing into — constant — it's like a toothache. What's happening? The State only —jurisdiction is only up to the high tide mark, who's thereafter? It's the County I think. I hope the County plan addresses this issue. So, I really like you to, I like to thank you for 4.2, you kind of went that step ahead. I wanted more, but I understand why this issue is - but Cliffside development ain't going nowhere, this why I hope you all keep it Open Space. Of course, we all like to see the view. More from me, who grew up here. My ancestors came as sugar workers and we grew up all my life and I refuse to leave this place. So, I thank you again so much for your hard work and I hope you listened because I'm not gonna go anywhere and again to me aloha is not selling, aloha is sharing. Thank you. 6. Steve Shropshire, representing himself: Aloha. I guess I'd like to also give a — recognize and acknowledge the efforts of this Committee, I know it's been a long process. I've been a part of Page 17