HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0701.013 2018-2020 9
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From: Mark Hinshaw
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Kierkiewicz,Ashley; Kanealii-Kleinfelder,Matt
Subject: Bill 131--In Support
Date: Monday,January 20,2020 5:09:52 PM
Aloha kakou Councilmembers...
I am writing in support of Bill 131, a much needed first step in building the hub
and spoke system for Lower Puna.
In listening to all First Reading testimony, via internet, one of the comments
from Hele-On is they have been kicked out of Prince Kuhio Mall in Hilo and
Waimea Mall up in Waimea. Is this what will happen if the Hub is placed near
shopping centers?
As former Chair of the Pahoa Planning Committee, under the Puna CDP, we
identified the site six location as one of our first choices. As time went by, it
became obvious that residents do not want the big buses going through town.
The location by the Police and Fire stations faced opposition from the Mayor's
Office due to concerns about additional traffic interfering with Emergency
Vehicles.
As a founding member of the Pahoa Schools Booster Club and Scholarship
Fund, it became blatantly obvious to me...our keiki that want to participate in
sports, in clubs, in student activities, etc., had minimal transportation available
to them. Transportation is a critical component in assisting keiki to advance
their dreams. Having the Hub right next to the High School complex is the
obvious choice.
As former President of Mainstreet Pahoa, I am pleased to join them in their
support of site number 6. Their endorsement letter is attached.
PLEASE, Councilmembers, please... help Puna in its recovery by voting YES
on this shovel-ready project. This important step towards Puna's recovery
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could be complete by Spring.
Mahalo nui for your consideration...
Marr Hinshaw
Puna CDP Action Committee—Former Member
Pahoa Regional Town Center Planning Committee—Former Chair
Puna CDP Mass Transit Committee—Former Chair
Mainstreet Pahoa Association—Former President
Pahoa Schools Booster and Scholarship Fund—Founding Member
Kalapana Seaview Estates Community Association—Former Clerk
A bui t Ou...
Ma k
Mark Hinshaw
808.965.7403