HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-26 Letter Bronsten Kossow re: Concern of Closing the Hunting Area on Mauna KeaHarry Kim
Mayor
July 26, 2019
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
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Mr. Bronsten Kossow
Chair, Hawaii County GMAC
Dear Mr. Kossow:
Thank you for your letter of July 13, 2019, regarding your concerns about the closure by
the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) of hunting areas on Mauna Kea
from July 7 through August 8, 2109.
As you note in your letter, DLNR Chairperson Suzanne Case stated that the closure of
the hunting areas was for the purpose of public safety and security, and safety for the
movement of heavy construction equipment related to the Thirty -Meter Telescope. We
believe that the safety of everyone concerned is extremely important and agree that a
temporary closure of hunting areas is warranted at this time. It is understandable that
any closure must be done with complete awareness of its impact and to always
minimize its negative impacts.
Please be aware that in any event, the County of Hawaii does not have jurisdiction over
the closure area, which is on State land. I encourage you to contact your State
Representative and State Senator to voice your concerns.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write to me.
Aloha,
Harry Kim
MAYOR
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