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From: Ryan Christopher <ryan@earthfriends.com> <br />Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:29 PM <br />To: Charter Commission <br />Subject: 2% land fund <br />Aloha! <br />I'm writing to urge members of the County Charter Commission to please support Charter Amendment 9 and oppose <br />Charter Amendments 9 and 13. The voters of Hawaii have spoken on the 2% Land Fund 3 times with resounding support <br />for Public Open Space purchase and preservation in perpetuity. We want to keep the funds AS IS that we've set aside to <br />protect our treasured lands designated by community input, and definitely do not want various administrations to have <br />the option to sell off these parcels at a later date. Designation of areas under Conservation Zoning has not protected <br />many of our important lands from development or prevented corporations from restricting public access, as seen in <br />various examples from Waikoloa, Kohanaiki, Mauna Lani, O'oma and Kukio. We have seen so many successes, ample <br />community involvement and stewardship with the 2% Land fund, allowing for bottom up community organizing and <br />empowerment that restores trust in our government and pride in our community. We love the 2% Land Fund, and only <br />want to see it strengthened. With amendment CA -9 we can help shift the burden of administration to a dedicated staff <br />member, which saves the Dept. of Finance money, while at the same time providing help needed for the community <br />process to be streamlined and prevent the current delays. Thank you for respecting the will of the people and <br />supporting the 2% Land Fund, we appreciate your public service. <br />Mahalo nui loa! <br />Ryan Christopher <br />Commercial Property Manager <br />The information contained in this communication is confidential. This communication is the property of Ryan <br />Christopher and is intended only for the sole use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify <br />me and delete the message. In addition, any distribution or copying of this message without my prior consent is <br />prohibited. <br />1 Comm. No. 21.109 <br />