HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0372.157 2024-2026From: Tom Penny COUNTY CLERK
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:52 AM COUNTY of HANrAI I I
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Honorable Council Members, Thank you for the opportunity to testify in this meeting.
My name is Thomas Penny and I have resided on Hawaii Island since 1979.1 moved here from Oahu
where, as a student UH, I had lived since 1971.
54 years in the state, 46 on the Big Island, observing many changes over the years. Our diversity is our
strength and it should influence all of our goals for future generations. Within that blanket statement 1
would like to list some concerns.
- Environmental: please help to solve the problem of plastic recycling. The island can only sustain so
much non -biodegradable waste.
- Traffic: the answer is limiting the arrival of more cars to the island. This has been apparent for some
years now. More roads are necessary but that is NOT the answer.
- Energy and climate change: Are we still burning fossil fuels to make electricity? It is time to use a
different source. Helco is mired in an old boy network as a "golden goose" with help from the PUC. Time
to breakthe mold and give the alternative energy pioneers the help they deserve.
- ICE: The current administration has no business being here (or anywhere) tryingto control
immigration. This has been a society composed of immigrants more than two centuries. Once again, that
is our strength.
These are the actions of white supremists that have little or nothing to do with actual immigration
control. They may dream of an all -white America but that is a ridiculous goal especially herein Hawaii.
Please make any and all provisions at the county level to make sure they cannot operate here.
Thank you for your time and service to the Community.
Sincerely, Thomas Penny
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