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Hill IV,
WH9.885
From: Lydia Weiss
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:52 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject:
Written Testimony
In support of Bill 166
Dear Council Members:
Written Testimony In support of Bill 166
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
RECEIVED
Time ?.�5 Q.M , BY
Date JUL 2 4 2024
We have lived in Kaloko Mauka for 38 years and have been part of Forest Stewardship
programs. We currently have our second 20 year Forest Dedication.
We have been thrilled that Ryan and Seth have spoken to us about preservation and nurturing of the
Kaloko forest.
We know Ryan to be a sincere hard working individual who has asked us several times about caring
for this precious forest.
We encourage you to pass this bill because we have seen the destruction of the forest when owners
are not required to keep to forestry regulations. We know that Ryan and Seth will abide by the 80%
preservation of the forest.
We have been heartbroken when we have called the planning department and have told that certain
parcels in Kaloko have NO regulations and therefore the owners have destroyed a huge percent of
their parcel. Additionally they have bulldozed to the boundary of their neighbors not leaving any
buffer.
If this parcel is not protected by Bill 166 then it is vulnerable to be destroyed. The 80% forest
preservation is imperative.
Having been one of the earliest families up in Kaloko Mauka subdivision we are thrilled to have Ryan
and Seth as neighbors who will be respectful and responsible for the forest.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Roger and Lydia Weiss
73-1950 Kaloko Drive
coal-n. N , .3
Ref.
Ref. Rafe JUL 2 4 2024