HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0459.170 2024-2026From: Karen and Dale Kimmerle
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2025 8:54 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: In Support of County Acquisition of Honolulu Landing
To Hawaii County Council members,
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. The Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund (PONC) exists to facilitate such acquisitions. Purchasing the property now would
prevent potential future losses from development, especially given the area's volcanic history. Time is of
the essence, with the current owners motivated to sell.
Please add your vote in support of this important acquisition.
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Sincerely, Karen Kimmerle
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14-449 Papaya Farms Rd
Pahoa, Hi 96778
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Ref. Date 11SEF 025