HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0189.016 2020-2022 From: Ron Haake
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 9:17 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: PONC Testimony
Regarding Res. 83-21: KE ALA KAKOU (HOLUALOA COMMUNITY FOREST), please add my voice to those strongly in favor of
the purchase of this parcel for the betterment of the underserved residents of Holualoa.
As a business owner in Holualoa Village, as President of the Holualoa Village Ohana, and a longtime Holualoa resident, I
appreciate the need to protect our environment, and preserve undeveloped, forested land for future generations. There is no
publicly owned land that is accessible to the population at large in the Holualoa area, and certainly no forested land that is not
privately held. This land is for our keiki, and for future generations, as well.
This purchase would protect a small, but viable parcel, and as a side benefit would ensure it's continued function for flood
mitigation in a critical drainage. It would also provide the largest step toward the plan to connect Holualoa Elementary School
with Imin Center, providing a nature trail and alternate route that could replace more dangerous walk along Mamalahoa
Highway.
I strongly support the purchase of this property. It may not be the most glamorous or controversial parcel under consideration,
but it is one of critical importance.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Ron
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