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HAwAiiREGIONAL COUNCIL OF
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February 8, 2022
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Committee on Planning r
County Council
Hawaii County Building ;
25 Aupuni Street _ '-
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Chair
Rebecca Villegas,Vice Chair
Statement of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters—SUPPORT for Bill 112
Chair Kierkiewicz,Vice Chair Villegas,and Members of the Council,
We strongly support plans for Kumu Hou at Waikoloa.Waikoloa Land Company has a proven history of
being a thoughtful steward of the Kohala Coast and is deeply invested in our community's future.Their
dedication to Hawaii Island runs deep,and Kumu Hou is committed to using union labor throughout the
project's development,supporting hundreds of local laborers and local families. Simply put, Kumu Hou is
good for Hawaii Island and will ensure meaningful opportunities for our local community and
workforce.
The Waikoloa Land Company's plans for Kumu Hou were thoughtfully developed with the community's
best interests at heart.The project will ensure the creation of no less than 140 affordable workforce
rental housing units for kama'aina, meeting a critical need here on the Kohala Coast and throughout the
state.Although the Waikoloa Land Company has already fulfilled its affordable housing requirements,
they are committed to creating even more housing opportunities for island residents because of their
aloha for this community.
For over 40 years,Waikoloa Land Company has done so much to steward and protect the natural
environment, history and culture of this remarkable place. Now,they are ensuring that it will be taken
care of for generations to come.A portion of each timeshare sale from Kumu Hou will be set aside to
fund a $45 million endowment for The Waikoloa Foundation.This endowment through Kumu Hou is a
lasting promise to the community. It will ensure The Waikoloa Foundation's efforts toward education,
environmental stewardship and culture can continue in perpetuity, allowing The Foundation to expand
its impact for the people of Hawai'i Island long beyond the work of the Waikoloa Land Company.
STATE HEADQUARTERS & BUSINESS OFFICES
OAHU: 1311 Houghtailing Street,Honolulu Hawaii 96817-2712 • Ph.(808)847-5761 Fax(808)440-9188
HILO OFFICE: 525 Kilauea Avenue,Room 205,Hilo,Hawaii 96720-3050 Ph.(808)935-8575 Fax(808)935-8576
KONA OFFICE: 75-126 Lunapule Road,Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740-2106 Ph.(808)329-7355 Fax(808)326-9376
MAUI OFFICE: 330 Hookahi Street,bVailuku,Maui 96793-1449 • Pli.(808)242-6891 Fax(808)242-5961
KAUAI OFFICE: Kuhio Medical Ctr Bldg.,3-3295 Kuhio Hwy,Suite 201,Lihue.Kauai 96766-1040 • Ph.(808)245-8511 Fat6t5-Mb1
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Again,we strongly support Kumu Hou,a significant investment in Waikoloa and the future of our
Hawai'i Island community.
Mahalo for your consideration.