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Aloha Kakahiaka,
Leilani Badamo
Friday, August 29, 2025 12:09 PM
Council Testimony
Testimony
My name is Leilani Badamo and I am writing as a resident of Puna, a Kanaka Maoli, and agroecologist, to
share my mana'o that the protection of wahi pana or legendary places should and must be protected and
conserved for the community and the creatures which share their habitats. The continuous development
or properties along shorelines not only causes concern for an impact of further coastal erosion, but the
purchasing of Hawaiian lands that are home to rich biodiversity and have cultural significance has
reached a threshold point.
It is incredibly important to the well being of Hawaiians as well as kama'aina to keep such special places
as they are; habitats for wildlife, spaces for community to enjoy, and left outside of the scope of man-
made alterations for the benefit of those who do genuinely care about the importance of such wahi pana.
I implore you to consider the voices of the community and to support the protection of these important
spaces for perpetuity.
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