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From: outlook_598ECA43E2E9E276@outlook.com <br />Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:50 AM <br />To: Charter Commission <br />Subject: Support for Hawaii County 2% Land Fund <br />I am writing to support the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources fund. Preservation of beach access, <br />protection of open space and sensitive lands is particularly important as the population in Hawaii grows and the <br />pressure for development mounts. <br />I live along the Hamakua Coast and in the last five years I have witnessed accelerated population growth and <br />development. Despite the community's overwhelming desire through the CDP process to preserve the agricultural, rural <br />characteristics of the Hamakua Coast, this is not what is occurring on the ground. It is truly sad to see. Now is the time to <br />act to preserve open spaces, not follow the urge for land speculation. <br />As more and more properties fall into development, coastal access is limited, viewsheds compromised and open space is <br />lost. We must do all we can to preserve special places and to make sure the natural beauty of Hawaii can be enjoyed by <br />all. I cannot think of a better way to spend my property taxes! Please do not make funding cuts, cap future purchases or <br />sell saved lands...this is short-sighted and true folly. <br />Comm. No. 21.63 <br />