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August 31 st, 2024
Council Member Kagiwada
info@hualalaicourt.com
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Subject: Support for Hualalai Court Workforce :Housing Project
Aloha Council Member Kagiwada,
I am writing in support of the Hualalai Court Affordable Workforce Housing application to build
104 affordable apartments in your district
My name is Emily Souza. I was born and raised in Honoka'a on the Island of Hawaii and
currently attend Pacific University in Oregon. I am 21 years old and in the process of completing
my undergraduate BS in Public Health with a minor in Biology in hopes of attending optometry
school. After completing my education, I plan to come home to bring Pediatric Optometry and
Vision Therapy to Hawai'i Island. A limiting factor, however, is the high cost of living. This
project would not only help current residents be able to stay in Hawai'i but would also allow
college -bound keiki to come home after college and bring their newfound skills back to our
community. Please support this project as it would help and support our entire island community.
Mahalo!
Emily Souza
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