HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0377.485 2024-2026From: Malie Culp
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 2:58 AM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Kimball, Heather, Kagiwada, Jennifer, Onishi, Dennis; Kierkiewicz, Ashley; Kanealii-
Kleinfelder, Matt; Hustace, James; Galimba, Michelle M.; Villegas, Rebecca; Inaba,
Holeka
Subject: Strong Support of Resolution 234-25
Aloha Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Onishi, and councilmembers,
I am testifying in strong support of Resolution 234-25.1 urge the state of Hawaii to prioritize the health
and safety of Hawaii residents by halting all live -fire exercises at Pohakuloa Training Area until a full
archeological inventory surrey and Ka Paakai Analysis are completed, and by rejecting lease renewals or
Land swaps with the military.
The BLNR did not accept Pohakuloa TrainingAreas Final Environmental Impact Statement back in May
this year. They cited that the archeology inventory was incomplete, that there was a lack of endangered
species data, and that the Cultural Impact Statement was inadequate. For 60+years, the bombing and
Training activities have desecrated the habitats of endangered species, the Saddle Region aquifer
system, and cultural sites. They have caused many wildfires to spark. And they leave unexploded
ordinances around that threaten the community's safety. The military has been awfully irresponsible and
must be held accountable.
Mahalo for the opportunity to testify. I believe the approval of this resolution will send a strong message
that our Hawaii county stands with its people. o c-)
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