HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0338.018 1998-2000 FR? 10:48 FAX 8083265697
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:ounty Council Representatives
'.5 Aupuni Street
-lila, Hawaii 96720 .
- , - o our County Council Representative:
It has come to my /our attention that Mayor Yamashiro has advised the Board of
i‘iirectors of the East Hawaii Cultural Council that he is entertaining plans that
.i.rould preclude the renewal of the lease that that they currently hold on the Old
'olive Station building when it terminates on December 31, 2000.
Over the years the Cultural Center building has hosted up to 15,000 visitors per
vear 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
individual events.
I /we strongly object to the displacement of this organization. As our Council
Representative, please give serious consideration to the contribution this
yganization has made to the community. They have completely renovated and
nade use of a building that was once slated for destruction and provided a home
it the arts in our town.
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