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From: Lanny Sinkin
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 2:45 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony: Support Comm.461, 9 AM Wed. Nov. 3, Finance Committee
Aloha Council Members.
The 2% Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation program is one of the most popular and
successful programs in Hawai'i. Important properties have been protected for their intrinsic value and for future
generations to enjoy.
The program does, however, have some gaps that need to be filled. One is the absence of an Administrator for the
program.. The second is a funding mechanism to supplement the funds available for those taking care of the
properties acquired.
As you know, last year the voters approved two amendments to the program. One provided for an Administrator to
acquire properties, seek matching funds, and pursue grants. The other expedited grants to nonprofits to cover the
costs of maintenance and stewardship.
I understand that neither of these amendments have been implemented and that you will be discussing that failure this
coming week. I urge you to remove whatever or whoever is preventing the implementation of these amendments.
Thank you for considering my views.
Lanny Sinkin
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