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From: Marie Morin <mariemorin24@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:50 AM <br />To: Charter Commission <br />Subject: Support for CA -9, Strengthening to 2% Land Fund <br />I support the strengthening of the 2% Land Fund, not weakening it!. I support using some of the Land Fund monies to <br />pay for AT LEAST one additional full-time staff person who would be dedicated to ONLY working on the PONC program, <br />including acquiring property, obtaining matching funds, helping public and non -profits to obtain matching grants and <br />funding, and help the public and non -profits wade through the formidable forms and applications for the steps required <br />to be eligible for PONC and other matching funds. Bringing matching funds into Hawaii provides money for a greener <br />local economy and also keeps Hawaii Island livable and sustainable. I do not want the future Hawaii Island to look like <br />Oahu, and now is the time to commit lands in perpetuity for conservation, recreation, and open space while we are still <br />able to afford it. PONC is a wonderful far-sighted program, and especially with an intact Maintenance Fund to help <br />support the land acquisitions and conservation easements, it supports the future quality of life for our children and <br />grandchildren. <br />Marie Morin <br />Secretary <br />Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden <br />1 <br />Comm. No. 24.43 <br />