HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0284.028 2020-2022` From: Elaine Losey
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2021 3:31 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Resolution 145-21 Mahukona
Council Member Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Chair
County Council Finance Committee w
Subject: Resolution 145-21 Mahukona
Dear Council Member Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Chair,
Mahukona is a very important part of my life in N. Kohala and I request
that everything possible be done to acquire the 640 acres now owned by a
company.
Since I have lived in Hawi for the past 7 years, I belong to a group of
women who call themselves, "The Mermaids". Weekly we meet at Mahukona and
swim up or down the coast, then enjoy a pot-luck lunch together. This is a way
of life for our bodies, minds, and spirits. It is precious for me and the 20 or so
ladies who participate in these activities. Even during the pandemic, we still
swam at Mahukona in tiny groups to keep up our health.
This land is also an important gathering place for parties, musicians, family
gatherings, and individuals. It has been the site of many happy family parties for
us. Also. I frequently walk along the train bed with friends and stop along the
way to have prayers. It is also a place that I love to come to do Plein air painting
because of it's beauty.
In my senior halau, Na Kapula, we have several senior members who grew
up living on the land of Mahukona. When I told them of this petition, they
became very agitated that somehow their childhood land might not be available
for them to use. For these precious living treasures, the kapunas, and for
generations to come please vote to buy this land.
Mahalo nui for your service,
Elaine and Robert Losey
Hawi, HI 96719
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