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From: kimiko knight
Seat: Monday, January 04, 2021 11:23 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: testimony against the approval of Mr. Steven Rodenhurst
I oppose the approval of Mr. Ikaika Rodenhurst.
Last July, for the hearing for Resolution 678-20 introduced by Puna Councilman Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder,
the council voted 8-1 to approve a resolution calling for `telecommunication companies and public utilities
operating in Hawaii County to halt any 5G development until independent research and testing concludes it
is safe for humans. Mr. Rodenhurst was the one testifier who opposed the resolution. Ikaika Rodenhurst,
ran for Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder's council seat this year, said all young technologies inherently lack extensive
study, but added that the proven connectivity benefits and lack of conclusive evidence of health risks
should outweigh concerns for the time being. Despite of the large campaign contributions by big
corporations, he was defeated by Mr. Kanealii-Kleinfelder. That means he did not receive people's
support. I'm very disappointed by the new Mayor, Mr. Ross's appointment. If the council members are
working for the residents of Hawaii, Mr. Rodenhurst should be rejected. Otherwise there will be more
conflicts between Hawaii residents and the committee on Public Works in the future.
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