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From: George Fry III
Sent: Tuesday, January 21,Z02S6:25AM
To: Council TestTestimony
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Subject: Communication No. 46Appointment ofWesley Seoawa as Diractorofthe-
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Department ofEnvironmental Management
Dear Hawaii County Councit Members,
As a proud and deeply invested member of the Puakb community, I write to you with both urgency and
hope. Over the past decade, our smaLL but determined community has raised $2.5 mil.Lion and dedicated
countess voLunteer hours to a cause that matters not just to us but to the future of our environment:
saving Puakd Reef by imptementing a sewer system.
For the past 11years, | have personally worked OOthis project, drivenbvthebeUofthmtoUrnaof--oneof
Hawaii's natural. treasures —deserves protection. I've seen firsthand the dr8i8S8efforts 0four residents,
the Puak6 for Reefs organization, and our many partners who share this vision. Now, we find ourselves at
acritical crossroads.
This administration has the unique opportunity to turn years of preparation into action. I strongly support
the confirmation of Mr. Segawa as the Director of Environmental Management, but only if hmcommits to
partnering with our community and the organizations that have laid the groundwork for this project.VVe
need a clear, unwavering commitment to implementing a sewer system in Puak6 during his tenure.
This isnot just about inf[est[UotU[e--t'sabout preserving afragile 0000ystorn,S@fegU3ndiDg8vvayofUfe,
and ensuring that future generations can experience the beauty and abundance of Puakb Reef. It's about
honoring the sweat, sacrifices, and dedication of a community that has atready done so much to move
this project fomvord.
Please, let's not let this moment slip away. The time isnow, and Pumbiacounting onyour Leadership to
heipUSfinish what vvestarted.
Mahato nui toa for your time and consideration,
George Fry
69-1917 Puak6Beach Dr