HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0183.042 2020-2022 Testimony to Hawaii County Council - Planning Committee
May 4, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: COMM. 183
Aloha Planning Committee Chair Kierkiewicz and Committee Members,
As a well-known gadfly who does her homework and only speaks the truth, it is
offensive that our new mayor would try to remove Mark Van Pernis, a much more._wel1 "
known gadfly than I am, from his appointed and confirmed position as a Leeward,Plan n-ng
Commissioner.
It is because few people ask tough questions that we face both wastewater and
highway infrastructure nightmares county-wide, but especially in Kona. Mr. Van Pernis is
just protecting the fragile coastal environment as well as trying to keep the area drive-
able.
Since Kona is stuck with the biggest share of the County taxes, wouldn't you think
Kona Council members would appreciate a gadfly who demands that Kona should not have
to also bear the costs of unbounded development?
Further, Mark Van Pernis is persevering in spite of his disabilities, freely giving County
citizens the bounty reaped from his years in real estate law.
Mr. Van Pernis deserves a thank you for his time and service instead of this stab in the
back.
Thank you,
Sandra Demoruelle
Comm.
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