HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0372.164 2024-2026COUNTY CLERK
From: Denise Wallace COUNTY OF HAwAV i
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 9:29 AM RECEIVED
To: Council Testimony Time q,2ga,M. By
Subject: letter of support DateSEP 1 7 2025
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Please know that / support the position as outlined by Terry
McDonald.
I am a resident of North Hawaii and I have children and grandchildren
in the community. The future of our island life is important to all of us
and especially for the future of our children.
Honorable Council Members,
Thank you for this opportunity to testify. As someone with four
decades of planning experience across multiple jurisdictions —from
Licensed builder in four states to real estate broker —I've worked
extensively with Planning and Zoning departments and
comprehensive plans.
You have created something exceptional here. This document
reflects genuine community input and embodies the Hawaiian values
of respect for the 'aina that make this place sacred. Yes, it.'s
comprehensive, but that's precisely its strength. Every section
demonstrates thoughtful deliberation, every action item is both
understandable and achievable. Most importantly, this plan captures
what we all want for our island home:
• Protection from invasive species
• More housing for our families Comm*
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Resilient infrastructure that can weather tomorrow's storms
• Safeguarde'dswatersheds and cultural sites
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• Tra.ns.portation_solutions that serve our community
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A'susfainable future worthy of our grandchildren
The science is clear: our planet is warming due to human
activity. As residents of a rocky island facing rising seas, we cannot
afford denial or delay. Climate action isn't political —it's survival. We
must protect our water supply, our discharge systems, and our very
foundation against the changes already underway.
This document is more than a plan —it's a beacon for 21 st-century
Leadership. You've traveled far to reach this moment. Now, complete
this vital work. Our island's future, and our children's future,
depends on the courage you show today.
Thank you for your service and for this opportunity to speak. I write
this as a concerned citizen of the Big Island, but as Co -Facilitator of
Indivisible Hilo One, the local chapter of the non -partisan pro -
democracy national group.
Terry McDonald
704-390-6221
Organizer, Co -Facilitator
Indivisible Hilo One
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Sincerely,
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Denise Wallace
denisehwallace(cb mail com