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Mfr or........••M <br /> • �'r , Wil Okabe <br /> •^^• Managing Director <br /> • <br /> �V <br /> Harry Kim � •: � —:�... '• <br /> Mayor ' <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> ' ' -• �. Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA. 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> November 14, 2017 <br /> Hawai'i Island Coalition Malama Pono <br /> do Bob Ernst <br /> rce1@isp.com <br /> PO Box 711356 <br /> Mountain View, HI 96771 <br /> Dear Mr. Ernst and HICoP Board: <br /> RE: Helicopter Noise <br /> When I first met with Mr. Ernst in August, I understood HICoP's complaint about <br /> helicopter noise and personally empathized with all who treasure the precious stillness of <br /> nature. I promised that I would address your request for assistance within the authority <br /> that I have as Mayor of Hawaii County, and for the mutual benefit of all residents and <br /> stakeholders on Hawai'i Island. I also explained to you the approach I would take. <br /> As you know, I subsequently hosted a meeting with the helicopter tour operators. <br /> They agreed to develop and present to me a proposed solution. <br /> On October 10, I wrote to you in response to the many email messages I received <br /> that were generated through your website and public outreach efforts. I reiterated my <br /> experience working on this same issue to no avail with Congresswoman Patsy Mink many <br /> years ago. In my letter I encouraged you to continue advocating for assistance from our <br /> congressional delegation at the federal level, with whom such responsibility lies. I closed <br /> my letter with the promise that I will continue to pursue this issue in the manner that I feel <br /> is most helpful but will not continue if you feel this is not desired or beneficial. <br /> I continue to receive email messages that urge an off-shore route as the one and <br /> only solution. I never stated that I would, or could for that matter, legislate a specific route. <br /> I have no authority over flight paths and FAA regulations, and simply demanding that I <br /> County of Hewer i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Pmployer <br />