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From: Brady Randall [randallfbradyjr @gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 8:19 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Letter in Objection to Bill No. 256, Draft 2
Date: 16 May 2012
Letter in Objection to Bill No. 256, Draft 2
My name is Randall Brady and I am a resident of Upper Kapoho. I have lived in Puna for 25 years
and at my current residence for 3 years and am very concerned about the proposed amendment to
the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program.
Background: I am a 20 year veteran of the US Navy. From 1996 to 2007 I lived in Lanipuna
Gardens. From 1991 to 2001 I worked at the geothermal power plant in question as an operator and
calibration technician. I have experienced no ill effects from living near or working at the power
plant, nor do I expect problems to appear in the future.
We ask that you please listen to the long-time residents of the community and vote against Bill 256,
Draft 2. The financial impact to Puna homeowners will be devastating. Property values will be
negatively impacted. We have a hard time getting homeowners insurance now, and if this bill
passes, we won't be able to get insurance at all. For many of us, especially the retirees, that is a
financial crisis we cannot afford.
There has been no proof that the geothermal plant has impacted our lifestyles or our health, and
until you can prove otherwise, we don't want to move, lose our insurance, or have you devalue our
homes.
We are voters and responsible residents of the County of Hawaii, and feel very betrayed that our �.
County Council members would even consider a bill like this that has such a huge impact on the
Puna District. co
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Please vote against Bill No. 256, Draft 2.
Thank you for your attention.
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Name: Randall Fielding Brady, Jr.
GMMC, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Address: 14-4074 Halekamahina Road
Pahoa, HI 96778
Phone: (808)747-0813
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Ref. Date JUN 1 9 2012
6/18/2012