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From: Linda Burnham Larish
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 8:09 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony: Support Comm.461, 9 AM Wed. Nov. 3, Finance Committee
SUBJECT: Support Comm. 461, 9 AM Wed. Nov. 3, Finance Committee
Aloha County Council Officials,
Why is the County ignoring County Charter amendments aimed at strengthening the 2% program?
Scores of citizens worked for years to start up the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation program in 2006. It is funded by 2% of the property tax revenue.
Last year voters approved an amendment calling for a 2% Administrator to acquire properties, seek
matching funds, and pursue grants for stewardship of the lands. Voters also approved a second
amendment to expedite grants to non-profits doing maintenance and stewardship.
Why has neither amendment been acted on? Please support the will of the voters to preserve and protect
our special places!
Mahalo,
Linda Burnham Larish
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