HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0377.255 2024-2026From: Lizzy Laliberty
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 12:04 AM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Kimball, Heather, Kagiwada, Jennifer, Onishi, Dennis; Kierkiewicz, Ashley; Hustace,
James; Villegas, Rebecca; Inaba, Holeka; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt
Subject: SUPPORT Protect Pohakuloa County Resolution 234-25
Aloha Councilmembers,
It is urgent and necessary that the State of Hawaii unequivocally REJECTthe US Army's claim to Pohakuloa training area.
The US Army has not and will never be a good steward of the land. To suggest otherwise would be too insulting to any
thinking person.
The US Army live fire training at PTA creates a fire risk in a hot; windy and very dry area. The US Army has started
hundreds of fires over the years but the risk is only increasing with climate change and drought conditions.
The US Military kills (takes) many native animals and plants with its bombs and bullets. Some of these "takes" are
endangered species. Please tell me again how the US Military is a good steward of the natural resources of our Island.
The US Army destroys significant cultural areas that are sacred to Hawaiians. These places cant be accessed due to being
in a restricted area, if they arent outright destroyed.
Again it's imperative that the US Army NOT extend its lease in 2029.
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The US Army can be a good steward of the land by packing up and permanently leaving the Island.
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Thank you for your time.
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Liz Laliberte
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