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Murashige, Laura
From: JoAnne Backman [gratefuljoanne@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 10:10 AM 2009 APR 6 Pn 10 1
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Subject: Bill 49
Aloha County Council Members,
I am disappointed that Mayor Kenai would propose freezing the 2% land fund.
This fund clearly represents the voice of the people. Look at other options for
balancing the budget besides sacrificing the 2% fund at a time when property
prices are lower than they have been in some years. According to the Kona
Board of Realtors, land prices have fallen approximately 30%. NOW is the time
to save land from development. NOW before the opportunity is forever lost.
Not having the funds to develop purchased land is not an adequate reason for
not making the purchases. Simply making the purchases is a huge step in
preserving the lands from big development. Which we already have more than
enough of.
Vote no on this bill, or at least vote to have a public meeting and hear from the
people first.
Respectfully,
JoAnne Backman,
Comm. No. (q 3.4')-
Ref. AV E _ F V_
Ref. Date Q- _
4/6/2009