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930 Kuhikuhi Street
Hilo, Hawaii 9~~RI'ii 1 ' ~~i 1.1 ~3
April 10, 2000
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Councilmember Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street, Room 209
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Ms. Leithead-Todd:
I've been a Hilo resident for 26 years and have enjoyed easy access to all areas of the
city. Commuting to school, shops, work and relatives have been luxuriously short. In
recent years however, it seems that Hilo has experienced considerable growth that has
tended to congest our streets.
As you are well aware, there are a number of projects in the works to help relieve the
current and projected congestion. Of particular interest to me are the Mohouli roadway
projects. The lower portion of the project would help to serve as an alternate route to
the downtown area. The upper portion of the project would allow more frequent visits to
my relatives and my brother in Kaumana.
In light of these fantastic planned improvements, I understand there are a number of
opponents to these projects. It concerns me that many of the opponents do not live in
the affected areas. Such opposition is as ridiculous as Honolulu residences addressing
Big Island policies. Another concern that I have is regarding the individuals that will be
affected by these planned improvements. Ignorance of the county's plans should not
serve as a valid excuse. I remember as a youngster that I had once asked my parents
why the houses on Mohouli Street were located so far from the roadway. They told me
that the government was planning to improve and lengthen the street in the future.
I realize that the Mohouli and Sunrise Ridge residences have a valid concern of
increased traffic and my heart goes out to them. In light of the fact that the county has
planned these improvements for decades and that the Mohouli improvements will
benefit many people, I strongly support the proposed projects. The projects could jump
start the downtown economy, provide a safer roadway to the Kaumana area, and
promote future residential growth. Please consider the long term benefits and support
the Mohouli Street Projects.
Thank you,
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