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From: torii withington
Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:55 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Resolution 120-25tal
To: Council Chair Holeka Inaba and Council members
From: Ka Makani 0 Kohala Ohana - KAKO'O - 'T
Toni Withington, President cc
Subject: Resolution 120-25, Authorizing County negotiations for PONC lands
We strongly urge your support for Resolution 120-25 as amended. Included among those
properties prioritized by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission
(PONC) is coastal land that encompasses Upolu Point, the northern tip of our island. It is
sandwiched between Upolu Airport and state land.
The North Kohala community has worked hard for 50 years to protect the open nature of our
coast. Besides being an integral part of Hawaiian cultural history, the area is an important
location for fishing and recreation. It clearly deserves protection from private development as a
legacy for future generations.
In addition, KAKO'O supports Mayor Kimo Alameda's nomination of Maya Goodoni to the PONC
commission. Born and raised in North Kohala, she has the education, talent and dedication for
preserving important lands in our county.
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