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From:
Kawehi Inaba
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2025 6:54 PM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Inaba, Holeka; Galimba, Michelle M.; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt; Onishi, Dennis; Kimball,
Heather, Kagiwada, Jennifer, Kierkiewicz, Ashley, Villegas, Rebecca; Hustace, James
Subject: Testimonial in Support of Res. 172-25
Aloha Chair Inaba and Esteemed Members of the Hawaii County Council,
On behalf of La`i`6pua 2020, 1 would like to extend our heartfelt mahalo to Council Member Rebecca
Villegas for introducing and championing Resolution 172-25, which allocates $6,230.35 in Council
District 7 Contingency Relief Funds to support our community mala projects.
This funding allows us to purchase much -needed equipment —a garden tiller and generator —that will
directly enhance our ability to cultivate, sustain, and expand our `aina-based learning and food
sovereignty efforts. These tools are not just investments in equipment, but in the health, resilience,
and education of our kaiaulu.
Council Member Villegas has consistently demonstrated her commitment to grassroots community
initiatives and uplifting Native Hawaiian -serving organizations. Her support affirms the importance of
hands-on, culturally rooted education and helps ensure that our lahui continues to thrive.
Mahalo nui loa for believing in our work and walking alongside us in this journey of restoration,
empowerment, and aloha `aina. �23 C-)
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Me ke aloha me ka ha`aha`a, -�
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Ms. Kawehi Inaba - Executive Director
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Physical Address: 74-5210 Keanalehu Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740? _
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1764 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 w
www.laiopua.orcl / 808.365.3005
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