HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0067.018 2024-2026TESTIMONY TO THE HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL
Re: Resolution 46-25
Wednesday, January 30th, 2025
Aloha Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Onishi, and members of the Hawaii County Council,
My name is Lynn Boyes, and I reside in Kailua-Kona. I am testifying today in opposition to Resolution 46-
25, which is proposing to award $400,000 in funding to Neighborhood Place of Puna for the Anchor
Point Youth Program.
I urge the Council to reevaluate the details surrounding how these funds will be utilized, particularly in
light of concerns regarding the actions of Paul Norman, the Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna. It is
crucial that taxpayer funds are allocated to organizations with a clear commitment to ethical practices,
transparency, and respect for the community.
By ensuring that funds are directed to organizations with pono intentions —those that uphold integrity
and prioritize our the future of our keiki—we can better serve our community and maximize the impact
of taxpayer dollars.
Mahalo for the opportunity to testify,
Lynn Boyes
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