HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0021.034 2014-2016Murashige, Laura
From: Mallory Durel <mallosurf@grnallxom>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 201411:42 AM
To: Council Testimony; Poindexter, Valerie
Subject: SUPPORT RESOLUTION 22-14
Aloha County Council members,
I am writing to ask for your support in requesting an appeal of Judge Kurren's ruling that has invalidated our
GMO bill. PLEASE pass Resolution 22-14.
The GMO bill was passed due to the immense community support and interest in preserving Hawaii county's
environment and health. YOU as county council members have the power to uphold the wishes and concerns of
your local community. YOU are the local authority, and should demand an appeal as part of that
authority. Building and maintaining a STRONG and well REPRESENTED community is so important to the
future of our county.
The issue of GMOs has engaged the local community, and has raised a lot of issues. It has peaked the interest
of many people that are otherwise un -interested in participating in democracy, thinking that their voices will not
be heard. When the GMO bill was passed, and signed by Mayor Billy Kenoi, it was a beacon of hope. People
realized that they actually DO have a voice, and a say on what goes on around them, in their home town, on
their island. Please do not let that spirit of an engaged local society die at the hands of one Judge. Stand up for
US- the people that have elected you to represent their needs.
As a resident of Pauka'a, I am pleading for your support Mrs. Valerie Poindexter in this issue. It is very
important to the people in your district and the entire county. Please demand an appeal. Strengthen the power
of our local government to stand up against larger governments who do NOT have the true interests of US -the
people in mind. Do NOT allow the state's pro -multinational corporation agenda to take over our island and tell
us what is good for Hawaii County. The people have spoken. Please uphold their wishes.
Mahalo for all of your hard work. You have an incredible responsibility to preserve the health and well-being
of Hawaii county, and your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Thank you and Aloha,
Mallory and Lucas Brower
Hilo, HI 96720
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