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Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Hawaii County Council Members:
The Hawaii Forest Industry Association, anon-profit organization of
approximately 250 members, strongly supports the inclusion of land protection funding in
the FY 2005-2006 capital budget and reconsideration of the passage of last year's Bill
270.
An annual allocation in the Hawaii county budget for appropriate land protection
and conservation purposes is vital as the protection of prime coastal areas and mauka
access is a critical component of our quality of life. The mayor's budget currently
submitted to Council currently does not include any funding for land purchase and
protection; money needs to be allocated in this year's county budget.
A land protection fund should be reconsidered by the Council and established this
year. We strongly urge your support for the inclusion of land protection funding in the
FY 2005-2006 capital budget and reconsideration of and passage of last year's Bill 270.
Thank you,
Myra S. Ikeda,
Vice President
Hawaii Forest Industry Association
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