HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0338.012 1998-2000 :RI 10:46 FAX 8083265697 'Z o11
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'.'.runty Council Representatives
5 Aupuni Street
Hawaii 96720
o our County Council Representative:
it has come to.my /our attention that Mayor Yamashiro .has advised the Board of
'irectors of the East Hawaii Cultural Council that he is entertaining plans that
vould preclude the renewal of the lease that that they currently hold on the Old
;police Station building when it terminates on December 31, 2000.
Over the years the Cultural Center building has hosted up to 15,000 visitors per
;'ear to the galleries and workshops housed therein, in addition to providing a
home for the Hilo Community Players and the Big Island Dance Council and their
jndividual events.
/we strongly object to the displacement of this organization. As our Council
Representative, please give serious consideration to the contribution this
organization has made to the community. They have completely renovated and
made use of a building that was once slated for destruction and provided a home
"or the arts in our town.
Personal Testimony:
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Sincerely,
Conun. No. 338.0!2
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JUN 25
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