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<br /> Sap-10-2004 05:43pm From- T-7fi0 P.001/002 F-OT3 <br /> Keala Kaupiko <br /> 73-1158 Ahulani Street <br /> Kailua~Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> Septe~~ber 9, 2004 <br /> The Ho orable James Y. Arakaki <br /> Chairtri n <br /> Hawaii ountyl Council <br /> County of Hav+aii <br /> 25 Auk ni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Subjec : Support of the Affordable Housing Proiects by WestPro <br /> Dear M .Arakaki and Members of the Council: <br /> As a n five of Kona, I am disappointed in the severe crisis we are facing with the <br /> lack of ffordable housing in west Hawaii. Today, it is extremely rare that a local <br /> family an buy a home, let alone one that they can manage to pay for while <br /> workin the normal 2 - 3 jobs each. It is an embarrassment to all of us as a <br /> socie that our social and familial structures are being degraded to a point of <br /> collap e. <br /> What as once the pride of our islands has been reduced to a mere memory of ~ i <br /> days I ng gone. The "aloha spirit" has been cast to the winds. These issues will <br /> not s~ side until the basic elements of life are met The need for shelter falls on <br /> the bo om of the hierarchal pyramid developed by Maslow. It is closely <br /> associ fed with the need for food. When these basic survival needs are not met, <br /> dysfuh tion is the ultimate result. We cannot continue on the road of displacing <br /> our to I population. The disgrace of that will haunt this county, this island and <br /> this s to for years to come. <br /> Thoug this project is but a small step, it is a vital beginning in the right direction. <br /> The wi dom of your decisions today will reflect the condition of our children's . <br /> lives a d the lives of many citizens of Hawaii in the years ahead. <br /> Pleases be proactive with your support and allow builders such as WestPro to help <br /> our cofvtmunity achieve better harmony. <br /> Aloha umehana, <br /> v J~ I { <br /> Moanil~eala Kaupiko <br /> Keiki ' Ka Aina Comm. No. <br /> Ref. Tod ' I <br /> Ref. Date Sf P 1 5 2004 <br /> <br />