HomeMy WebLinkAboutINDIVIDUAL COMMENT EMAIL - 128979Mori, Ashley
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Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:32 PM
To:General Plan
Subject: SUBJECT LINE: Don't use PONC FUNDS to buy coastal properties AFFECTED-by C:f1MATE
CHANGE.
Dear County Planners:
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The Land Fund sets aside 2% of our tax dollars each year to purchase open space, parklands,
access, trails, ecosystems and cultural spaces.
I am AGAINST USING FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL--a
RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND (PONC) FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY THAT WILL
SUBJECT TO COASTAL EROSION OR BE UNDERWATER AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SEA LEVEL
RISE BECAUSE:
1) There is already a rigorous process in place for the PONC commission to evaluate any
lands that are proposed by the public. Properties impacted by climate change, sea level rise
or coastal erosion can be proposed and evaluated according to the commission's process that
has been in place since 2006.
2) These lands will not be usable by the public and of no public benefit so public funding
should not be used.
3) The PONC funding can be better used for other purchases.
4) The 2% Land Fund has been very successful with the criteria established in the charter that
was approved by voters 3 times:
Monies in this fund shall be used solely to:
a. (1) Purchase or otherwise acquire lands and easements in the County of[sEP]Hawai`i
for public outdoor recreation and education, including:
i. (A) Access to beaches and mountains; [Apj
ii. (B) Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas
and sites; [sEw
iii. (C) Protection of natural resources, significant habitat or eco-
systems, jskp]including buffer zones; [ski.]
iv. (D) Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural
beauty and [s ip]agricultural lands; and [Ii}
v. (E) Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality
and water{sEp]supply.
PLEASE DELETE THIS PROPOSAL FROM THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE!
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The General Plan, p. 30, contains this proposal:
36. 1.38 Amend Charter to revise land acquisition and preservation regulations and criteria
PONC) to include lands impacted by climate change or those with beneficial attributes for
climate adaptation and mitigation.
Mahalo!
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