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that an unbiased presentation is more appropriate. Let the public decide. After all , the Charter is supposed to be the way the people of this island want their government to function. (para) In the interest of fair play, please reconsider your actions. " It is signed by Mr. William Sewake, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Clean Water. (Copy of this Communication 99 attached. ) Also we have another communication that just came in, dated October 19 , 1979, to the Charter Commission. It reads. . . ."It is with great concern that I have to write this letter to warn the Charter Commission about its ongoing publicity campaign endorsing the proposed amendments which have not yet been approved by the voters and to say the least are very: controversial. (para) The Commission can only attempt to educate the public and not take positions. I plan personally to purchase advertisement with my own funds to state my positions and recom- mendations and 'do not believe it is fair or legal for the commission to use taxpayers monies other than to educate the people. Endorsing specific amendments by the commission is illegal. (para) It may be worth your while to check the fluoridation refer- endum whereby the County Council at that time was barred from campaigning for the sustaining of the fluoridation ordinance which they supported using public funds. (para) Please note that I am in the process of appealing to the courts the reapportion- ment proposed as it will dilute West Hawaii ' s representation on the council. (para);Due to these circumstances, I strongly recommend that the election be postponed until such time as these ;problems are resolved. Very truly yours, Muneo Sameshima, Councilman . " (Copy of this Communication 98 attached. ) These are the two that just came in and: I think we also- have another communication which is dated October 19, 1979 , from the County Clerk. It reads. . . . "Attached is a letter explaining the UPW' s position on the charter election should their organization be on strike on that day. (para) This is being submitted to you for your consideration and deliberations. " This is signed by the County Clerk. (Copy of this Communication 95 attached. ) MR. ISHIDA: Mr. Chairman , there are a couple - other communications that were forwarded to me and I gave them to Joan. And since you are taking up the others right - now, maybe we should hear these also. CHAIRMAN SAKATA: I think we should. This is dated on the 19th again, to Mr. Richard Ishida, Charter Review Commission member. "Dear Mr. Ishida; It appears that the Commission may be considering a change in the November3rd election date; due_ - to a possible strike by the United Public Workers Union. (para) To permit a union to dictate the date of an election is certainly not proper. The election concerns union members as well as non-union persons. Again; impartiality is the key. The union could much more easily change the date - of a strike than all the paperwork and the accompanying changes necessary to alter the election date. (para) Thank you for your consideration , Keith T. Burley. " A copy of this Communication 96 will be forwarded to all of you. (Copy attached) -3-