HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0186.006 2020-2022 From: Meredith Buck
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 10:57 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Resolution 80-21: Keakealaniwahine of Holualoa
Aloha,
My name is Meredith Buck and I reside in Ahupua'a o Holualoa 'Eha, Moku o Kona.l am writing to share my strong support for the
PONC acquisition of Keakealaniwahine(area between Banyan's and Lyman's makai of Alii Drive).
As this is part of my home ahupua'a, I would like to see less development and more preservation of this area. Development
contributes to extreme traffic conditions, pollution of the sea and air, and — especially during this ever-worsening climate crisis —
erosion along the coastline.To continue developing along the shoreline poses serious danger to the community if a tsunami-
triggered evacuation were necessary, and with rising sea levels it is simply not smart business to develop at the shore. By contrast,
preserving the shoreline for community access and ecological conservation acts as a win-win, allowing a small buffer zone in the
event of extreme tides while providing the community a place to enjoy nature and connect to the history and cultural significance of
our home place.
Please accept my testimony urging the council to approve Resolution 80-21. Mahalo nui loa for your time and consideration.
I ka lokahi e,
Meredith Buck
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Comm. No. VI(0.4°
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1 Ref. Date APR 2 0 2021