HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0284.047 2020-2022 From: Deborah Winter
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony in favor of Resolution 145-21 Mahukona
Dear Council Member Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder,
Chair, County Council Finance Committee
I strongly support Resolution 145, enabling the County to negotiate for public ownership and protection of
Mahukona.
Preserving this historically important land which is so precious to the community is of greatest importance. For over
20 years, I have personally appreciated the exquisite setting of Mahukona for regular swimming, hiking, and meeting
friends. There are very few places along the North Kohala coastline where it is safe to enter the ocean, but the ladder
and deep bay at Mahukona offers swimmers safety and accessibility to beautiful coral reefs.
Moreover, hiking trails north of the bay allow for whale watching and safe hiking when the water is too rough for
swimming. I have spent many wonderful hours visiting with family and friends there.
Mahukona has a rugged but natural beauty that provides both our local families and general public great pleasure.
Please preserve this land so that we can continue to enjoy regular access.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Deborah D Winter
Kapa'au HI
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