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Subject: RE: Bill 194 (2020-2022)
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Subject: Bill 194(ZO20'ZUZ2)
Aloha Council,
Regarding this bill being onagenda for the January 5, 2O23, 9AM session ofthe Council POLICY COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING, LAND USE,AND DEVELOPMENT, please accept this testimony in SUPPORT.
Opponents may argue that the proposed change language is unnecessary as it only adds a layer of unneeded criteria and
that the current process is working. I say NAUGHT as evidenced by the long historical practices of Planning Director
decisions that are made unilaterally atonly his discretion. In a perfect world this would be acceptable but our world is
far from perfect. Developers, special interests, lobbies, etc., as history shows, have profound influence onelected
decision makers.
Ok, so even if the current director is above the fray and not influenced,what is the harm in practicing good business
practices having sound checks and balances. Truly,this offers improved protection toeveryone via sound vetting nf
possible impacts to a large population, supports the transparency of good and proper governance, and further serves to
help restore public trust.
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In the interest of the community at-large and saving the director from unneeded negative perceptions,the changes
expressed in Bill 194 are in everyone's best interest. I ask your positive vote to recommend passage to full council.
Mahalo,
Steve Lopez
Kailua Kona
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