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From: marena brinkhurst
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:25 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Please Support Res. 141-23 "`
Aloha members of Hawai'i County Council,
I'm writing to ask you to please support Res. 141-23 and consider the easement acquisition re TMK:7-6-004:003
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This Conservation Easement is an important opportunity to preserve our cultural heritage and to ensure this walking
path right-of-way is secured.Without an easement, establishing a community pathway and connecting the school to the
community center is impossible. FOREVER. There are no alternate routes.
This Res. 141-23 is vital to envision the possibilities for our future ability to make a multi-generational impact in our
community at large. Without an easement,there is no possibility of establishing a community pathway. FOREVER.There
are no alternate routes.
This easement would serve and preserve;
1) Acquisition of a conservation easement would include a safe walking path and pedestrian access to public venues and
other destinations in HOlualoa village;and
- Safe Route To School!—this is a vital segment to connect Holualoa School and the Imin Community Center—directly
and safely distant from the Mamalahoa Highway.
2)Acquisition of a conservation easement would provide an opportunity for community involvement through
recreation, education in"an outdoor classroom,"and social interaction;and
- Walking in nature is so healthy and enjoyable!
- The route passes through the Holualoa Stream riparian area-and can become a learning/project area for the School
and Community!
- Fostering community-building opportunities
3) Acquisition of a conservation easement would facilitate the restoration of the historic walls,walk/pathway, and
Shikoku Pilgrimage Monument
- The Pilgrimage Monument has been repaired—this easement will legally preserve it!
- Help preserve and restore the walking path—Maintain access and connections!
- Help preserve the historic walls as part of the cultural landscape.
Marena Smith
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