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Sent: Monday, November 01, 2021 7:28 AM
To: Tlaloc Tokuda
Cc: Council Testimony
Subject: RE: Support or increase the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation
fund
Good morning,
Thank you for your testimony on Communication 461. 1 have CC'd our written testimony lead on this email so that your
testimony can be filed and processed correctly.
Mahatb,
Retley Ai-acetey
Officeof tate County C6erk
County of Hawaii, <::>;
25 ./�.upvniStreet, Suite 1402
Hit-0, HI 96;,2o
(8o8) 961-8255
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From:Tlaloc Tokuda
Sent: Sunday,October 31, 202111:18 AM
Subject:Support or increase the Public Access,Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation fund
Aloha County Council Officials and mayor,
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. This
is one of the most popular funds and is used yearly to purchase lands that should be in the
public interest.
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.
The majority of people love this fund and look forward to each year's purchase of parks
etc. Why has neither amendment been acted on? Please support the will of the voters to
preserve and protect our special places!
Mahalo,
tlaloc tokuda
Kailua Kona NI 96740 Comm. °'
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