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Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 7:54 AM j
To: Council Testimony
Subject: FW: Leeward Planning Commission Seat
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From:Tomisha Bennett
Sent: Saturday,June 26, 202112:03 PM
Subject: Leeward Planning Commission Seat
Hello,
You don't know me, and honestly, I'm not from Hawaii, but as a Native American, I must speak on this. In no way is it okay, nor
will I ever support the election of Shani Armbruster, a non-native, non-Hawaiian to this seat. It is disrespectful to have a non-
native advising anyone how to use Hawaiian lands.
Please, PLEASE, put Ku'ulei Keakealani on the seat instead. We need more native people representing us in places where our
voices are most relevant. Please let indigenous people be an active part in policies that affect them.
Thank you,
Tomisha Bennett
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