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Zeopu ~atate cv~~ee ~azrn <br /> 75-816-F ALILA-AU r <br /> P.O. BOX 437 <br /> <br /> HOLUALOA, HAWAII 96725 gv~3w <br /> 9 ° •Jl--.- <br /> Caunty Goundl <br /> January 26, 2004 <br /> Mr. James Y. Arakaki <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Hilo, Hawei'i <br /> 96720 <br /> Aloha Mr. Arakaki; <br /> Please do not be badgered by the crowd of dissidents that do not speak for the many thinking <br /> citizens on this Kona Coast. The Big Island has no money and at least $50 million dollars is <br /> needed to care for the deteriorating infrastructure. Another $20 Million to maintain after the <br /> infrastructure is brought up to a standard that will meet the needs, and that is only the beginn- <br /> ing, cost will continue to rise. <br /> I talk to many people every day. They say that more taxes is not their first choice. BUT they do <br /> say if we don't let someone else pay them we will have to. The consensus is, let the newcomers <br /> pay the bill. <br /> Now to my strongest thought on allowing more development. Ifistory and statistics prove mora- <br /> toriums and stifling growth are the most certain method known to a resort or tourist community <br /> to destroy their economy. Allowing growth that insures quality, hence a good tax base is a favor <br /> to the Kona Coast and all of the Big Island. The small loud mouthed group represented thwsday <br /> at the Council hearing in Kona, aze in every community. They think of the their own wants and <br /> likes only. In this case it imperative that the council stiffen their backs, do what is good for the <br /> Island. Demand quality and make certain the developers pay as they go. We need money and <br /> lot's of it just to pay for the wear and tear that is being done daily by the present influx of new <br /> users.Opponems say the traffic is out of control, it's gridlock Well it is they who wmribute <br /> to the gridlock. Another 100 autos will only make it tough if you choose to use the routes during <br /> a busy hour. And only those who do will suffer. <br /> My last important point. I am a native of a small Island off the California coast, only 26 miles <br /> from the mainland. Grew up there, worked for Safeway Stores for 7-1/2 cents and hour, punched <br /> out at 6:pm THEN swept the floors, on our own time!! And attended school half day. I saw our <br /> lovely community go from well dressed ladies and gentlemen, families, as visitors come enjoy <br /> what was then a jewel of the Pacific Coast. And we prospered. Then a selfish group of <br /> hamburger operators, junk curios stores operators, rowboat renters, tenement housing, invoke <br /> controls, keep it like it is they said By electing their own to control the Vllage. No vacant <br /> land sales, selfish planning committees, prejudice and selfishness prevailed. Result:it is a nickel <br /> and dime resort and a nickel and dime crowd to go with it. There are no fine hotels as we know, <br /> leaving taxes behind. The tiny village on Catalina Island which once was a proud nationally <br /> known resort now must go to the County of Los Angeles and the Federal Government to meet <br /> their needs. That is the near future for Kailua-Kona and the Coast if you allow the selfish small <br /> group to Wile. NOW FOR THE IRONY ! i Some of those same folks who said we like it like it <br /> is, now Gve along the Kona Coast and others are on the Hilo side. And more talking about <br /> coming. <br /> Have a good day, <br /> ~ Comm.Y <br /> ~''~~~jjj"` ~ Ref. To; tr <br /> Ref. Uafo <br /> FAX (808) 329-5831 • PHONE (808) 329-5831 <br /> <br />