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Testimony of
Pacific Resource Partnership
County Council
County of Hawaii
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Committee On Planning
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Chair Ashley L. Kierkiewicz
Vice Chair Rebecca Villegas
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Bills 112 and 115—Applicant:Waikoloa Land Company
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Aloha Chair Kierkiewicz,Vice Chair Villegas and Committee Members:
Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP) is a non-profit market recovery trust fund which represents approximately
7,000 men and women union carpenters and 240 large and small contractors.With our expertise in research,
compliance, marketing, and project advocacy,we are committed to building a stronger, more sustainable
Hawaii in a way that promotes a vibrant economy, creates jobs,and enhances the quality of life for all
residents of Hawaii.
PRP strongly supports Bills 112 and 115 relating to the change of zone for Kumu Hou at Waikoloa.
Kumu Hou will help to meet Hawaii Island's need for more affordable housing by creating no fewer than 140
affordable workforce housing apartments for kama'5ina-60%of the units will be reserved for households
earning 30lo to 60%AMI while 40%will be allocated for households earning up to 120%AMI. If undertaken,
this would be the first resort community in Hawaii to prioritize the development of workforce housing within
the resort's footprint.This commitment alone is a significant investment in the individuals who make
Waikoloa so special and in the Hawaii Island community.
Additionally,the Waikoloa Land Company has already fulfilled its affordable housing requirements, but,
seeing the impacts of this issue firsthand, they've chosen to proactively assist in creating solutions for this
problem and provide a substantial boost to Hawaii Island's affordable housing inventory.
Through Kumu Hou,the Waikoloa Land Company is taking every opportunity to support Hawaii Island
residents and create a bright future for the Kohala Coast.
Thank you for this opportunity to submit written testimony.
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