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Mark Hinshaw<baileysdad@hawaiiantel.net>
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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.
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With the three new busses arriving soon, this location is shovel ready and can be j
open by the end of this school year....
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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 could be
complete by Spring.
Mahalo nui for your consideration...
Mark 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 Comm0 lot. ov
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