HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0349.009 2006-2008 May 1, 2007
To: I-Iawaii County Council
Dominic Yagong, Chair Committee on Finance
Bob Jacobson, Vice Chair
And Committee Members
From: Jessanie Marquesommunity Advocate
RE: Testimony in Opposition to Resolution 169-07
"A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into
negotiations for the acquisition of Punalu'u Beach Park, Ninole Pond and
Adjacent lands in the District of Ka'u, pursuant to Ordinance No. OS-166".
As a community advocate, I oppose "Resolution 169-07 authorizing the Director
Of Finance to enter into negations for the acquisition of Punalu'u Beach Park,
Ninole Pond and adjacent lands in the District of Ka'u" on the basis of 1) limited
community input; 2) identifying only one organization; and 3) insufficient
research / information.
Ka'u's diverse population is comprised of many individuals, organizations and
special interest groups that have expressed both opposition and support for
economic development opportunities at Sea Mountain Punalu'u, My concern is
that this Resolution does not acknowledge the collaborative efforts of residents in
our community who also has been pro actively involved to , "ensure the public
interests in accessing and utilizing the area into the future, and currently
working on management agreement and plan for the area that include best
practices for resource management and use.
The insufficient research /information seems to be limited, biased and does not
consider use of private funds vs. the use of tax payers monies (County, State or
Federal) funding.
Thank you Committee Chair Yagong, and Council Members for providing me this
opportunity to share my views. Should you have any further questions please ti.
free to contact me at 928-6140 or email jm~rdues(a:yak~oo.a~n~.
Mahalo. '
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