HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0067.028 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 Quinn Goethals, I was raised in Kailua-Kona Hawaii, and I am testifying today in support of
opposition to Resolution 46-25. 1 am asking for a reconsideration on the decision to award funding to
"Neighborhood Place of Puna", specifically for the Anchor Point Youth Program.
I believe there has been abuse of power in positions within the Office of Housing and Community
Development where inaccurate information was relayed. As a tax payer, I am requesting that the funds
that The Anchor Point Youth Program has already received be audited and evaluated to ensure that
these funds are actually accurate and given to the youth of this island. Due to the seemingly unethical
actions of Paul Norman, Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna, 1 highly recommend investigating Paul
Norman and his intentions with his future funding and how it actually benefits our community. I am
respectfully asking you to acknowledge Humanity Hale. This organization will continue to benefit the
keiki now and in the future. This organization is and will continue to currently benefit the keiki and other
organizations with pono (righteous ness;solid) of awarding the funds to an organization with Pono
intentions, will best benefit our community and efficiently utilize tax payer funds.
I respectfully request that Humanity Hale may be considered as the candidate to be awarded these
funds, considering how this organization has been falsely informed, in addition to having a vision
wrongfully taken.
In closing, I have witnessed my own keiki benefit from this program and continue to educate many on
the hope for a better future. Humanity Hale has created a place where their keiki can feel safe, valued,
who has been a part of this program and has received the benefits of Humanity Hale's vision and have
first hand seen the time and dedication she has spent to create a safe gathering place for children to
grow, learn, create friendships, and thrive.
Mahalo for this opportunity to testify.
Respectfully,
Quinn Goethals