HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0383.024 2018-2020 Comm, 383
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
From: Michael Kaleikini RECEIVED
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Subject: Opposition to Resolution 233-19 V►�Z*jl(l
Date: Tuesday,July 23,2019 11:56:04 AM Date
Aloha Chair Chung, Vice Chair Eoff, and Council Members,
Mahalo for the opportunity to provide testimony on Resolution 233-19.
As a longtime resident of Hawaii island and lifetime citizen of the State of Hawaii, I am strongly
opposed to imposing a moratorium on the construction of the thirty meter telescope (TMT).
The TMT team put in an extraordinary amount of time and effort, following the lawful process for
permitting and construction of the TMT. Fellow citizens of Hawai'i who opposed the project were
integral participants of the permitting process. All participants in the permitting process shared their
concerns for and against the merits of the proposed TMT facility. This project has gone through
several layers of government requirements'. Ultimately,to the State Supreme Court and was
required to go through two contested case hearings. The result of this long and lawful process, is
that TMT was granted approval to proceed with construction.
My granddaughter talks about the possibility of one day being an astronomer, reaching out to the
stars from our own island would be a dream come true for our entire 'ohana.
With safety being the number one priority, the rule of law needs to be enforced. I strongly oppose
Resolution 233-19.
Mahalo nui,
Mike Kaleikini
1134 Ainalako Road
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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