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Murashige, Laura
From: Jsearsconsulting@aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 11:05 AM
To: cohmayor@co.hawaii.hi.us; Holschuh, Fred; Ikeda, Donald; Arakaki, James; Higa, Stacy; Safarik,
Gary; Jacobson, Bob; Hoffmann, Pete; Pilago, K. Angel; Isbell, Virginia;
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Open Space and Natural Resources ORDINANCE
Aloha Mayor Kim and County Council,
It is becoming increasingly frustrating for those of us concerned about our Open Space and Natural Resource
Ordinance. The current ordinance needs modification. Petition drives are actively trying to move this issue to
the November ballot, but have been met with conflicting deadlines and disqualifications that seem excessively
critical. If the County Council can not make the modifications then they could vote among themselves to move
this issue to the November ballot to allow all county residents to have a voice.
The modifications needed are:
1. To set aside 2% of the property tax each and every year for Open Space and Natural Resource acquisition
and
2. To eliminate the limit of $5 million that can be held in the fund.
Citizen input is frequently requested by the county. When an issue finally touches us enough to take an active
part in our community, and we are met with obstacles to limit our involvement, it sets a negative tone that
impacts future citizen response. Either voter input is truly important or it's just a political game.
Are you serious about wanting voter opinion?
Mahalo for your consideration,
Janice R. Sears
J. Sears Consulting
68-1851 Lina Poepoe St.
Waikoloa, HI 96738
808 883-0583
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