HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0459.164 2024-2026From:
Richard Griffiths
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2025 4:51 PM
To: Council Testimony, Richard Griffiths
Subject: SUPPORT FOR RES. 286-25
SUBJECT: SUPPORT for RES. 286-25
Aloha Councillors,
As a lover of forests, watersheds, coastal habitat, and the preservation of Hawaiian culture —all criteria
for PONC acquisition —I join the many voices calling for Honolulu Landing to be purchased by the
County. With so much development pressure in Hawai'i, now is more than ever a time to set aside
valuable lands, protecting them from the vagaries of the private property marketplace. Several local
nonprofit community groups, including groups led by people of Hawaiian ancestry, are ready and have
the capacity to steward this property, gradually developing methods of public access that honor the'aina
and embody kuleana. Time is of the essence, with the current owners motivated to sell. Please add your
vote in support of this important acquisition.
Sincerely,
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Prof. Richard E Griffiths
Physics & Astronomy
U Hawaii at Hilo
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Ref. Date SEP M17 2025