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From: Dickson & Bibbi Lee [leesmeade @gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:42 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: County Bill 256
Dear Council:
I am unable to present this testimony in opposition to Bill 256, but ask that my comments be read
into the record for standing.
I am a member of the obviously silent majority who want safe geothermal operations to expand
on our island. Having lived in the Philippines and been in Iceland, I know that geothermal can
be operated safely and beneficially for the facilities' neighbours.
As a resident of Leilani Estates, while not being in the "buffer zone", my property values will be
impacted. I believe all of Leilani will become a perceived risk area. I will also have to pay for
upkeep of roads for properties effectively condemned under Bill 256. I have found no credible
research showing that geothermal facilities have produced any health risks; indeed, the State's
research supports the safety of existing operations. The cost for administering this bill will far
exceed the funds available.
I continue to believe Bill 256 is a knee-jerk political reaction by some to respond to a minority of
vocal residents. Please vote no on this expensive, non-sustainable bill, and, if you are truly
concerned about citizens, put it before voters as a ballot measure.
Please vote NO.
Thank you,
Bibbi (Vivienne) Lee
13-3626 Kumakahi St. -
Pahoa, HI 96778 ` ? -
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