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Re. 112-23
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From: Cindi
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2023 7:18 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Resolution 372-23
Aloha Council members
I am a long-time resident of Kalaoa, Kona on Hawaii Island. I am writing to urge you to
reject the funds requested by the mayor to hire outside counsel to fight Hid Malama
Honokohau v. County of Hawai`i. Water recycling is what Hui Malama Honokohau is
pushing for rather than a federal permit to keep dumping. Water recycling for irrigation
generates revenue, protects sustainable yield in the aquifer, and is a common practice here •
throughout the state. Several companies with the expertise and access to capital have
approached Mayor Roth with solutions. Let's work with these companies rather than
throw taxpayers' dollars on endless legal maneuvers that do not solve the problem.
For over 25 years we have been working on solutions to end this illegal and harmful
sewage dumping. We need you, the Council, to help set the policy to end this now.
Please do not approve the funds requested by the mayor and use your powers to urge the
administration to settle the litigation and work with the companies, Hawaii Community
Foundation, and EPA Region 9 to solve the problem. Our future generations depend on
our actions today.
Mahalo nui loa
Cynthia Punihaole Kennedy'
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Ref. To: [CD 11111
Ref. Date a'.EC ® 6 2023
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