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February 3, 2025
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25 Aupuni Street,Suite 1402
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Subject:Testimony in Support of!Res.51-25 Hualalai Court Affordable Workforce Housing Hilo
Aloha Council Members,
Thank you for your approval to move Resolution 51-25 for Hualalai Court Affordable Workforce Housing through
committee.We appreciate your commitment to finding affordable housing solutions within our community.
I am writing in support of Res.51-25 to build 104 affordable apartments in Hilo.
This project will provide 104 rental housing units for community members in the 80-100%AMI range—people who work
in essential services like healthcare,education, public safety, and so much more.These individuals help keep our
community running, and they often struggle to find affordable housing.
Projects like this make a great positive impact on organizations like Going Home Hawai'i, allowing us to attract and keep
the professionals who serve our community. But beyond that, it helps everyone in our area.As new families move into
Hualalai Court, it opens housing options for others,creating a positive ripple effect that reaches far beyond just the
residents of the new complex.
What makes this project even more special is its long-term commitment—there's a 51-year affordability period, which
means multiple generations of focal families will benefit.That kind of stability is rare,and it's exactly what we need to
address the ongoing housing challenges in our area.
I wholeheartedly support the Hualalai Court project and encourage everyone to get behind it. It's a critical step toward
ensuring our essential workers can live in the communities they serve—and ultimately, it benefits all of us
CY/1
Les Estrella
President&CEO
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