HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0459.097 2024-2026From: Eva Lyons
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:38 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Support Resolution 286-25
Aloha,
I am writing to support Resolution 286-25, being heard by the LAAC on Tuesday, September 2nd. I believe it is critical that
the county purchase this one -of -a -kind tract of land so that is can be preserved in perpetuity. Its important characteristics
are undeniable and are as follows:
-Since the 2018 eruption, lower Puna has had very limited ocean access. We need to save our places that provide access
for fisherman and opihi collectors as well as families who have already been enjoying this area for centuries.
-The area is a hupua'a, home to one of the older, undisturbed village sites on the Puna coast. Culturally, there is no other
place like this as it was the first place settled by the early Polynesians who came here.
-We don't need any more subdivisions with tiny lots and no services. We need to preserve the last best places to support
our Native Hawaiians as well as other local populations who want to enjoy the area.
-There is only one place like this. When it is gone, there's no returning. I implore you to purchase this important piece of
history and ocean access so that it can be preserved, as it so rightfully deserves.
Mahalo for your consideration and your dedication to caring for historic Hawaiian sites.
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Eva Lyons
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Ref. Date P - 2 2025