HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0459.174 2024-2026From: Zach Mermel
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2025 8:32 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: SUPPORT for RESOLUTION 286-25
Aloha a Honorable Councipersons,
As an ardent aficionado of Hawai'i's natural areas, which include forests, watersheds, coastal habitat, and the
preservation of Hawaiian culture —all criteria for PONC acquisition—] wholeheartedly support that Honolulu Landing be
purchased by Hawaii County. With seemingly relentless development pressure across our archipelago, now is an
opportune time to strategically set aside some of our priceless, treasured lands, in order to ensure their preservation for
future generations. 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 do everything within your
power to ensure this land is preserved in perpetuity.
Malama pono,
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—Zachary Mermel (lifelong resident of Hawai'i Island) ,
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Ref. Date SEP 1 7 2075