HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm. 041 - 2021-12-13 (testimony) Ziroli, Claudia: Hawaii County Council, district 5
COMMUNICATION 041
Redistricting Commission
Hawaii County Council
Aloha,
I would like to address the seemingly arbitrary redistricting of Council 5, where
the new line is drawn at the boundary between Fern Acres and Kopua Farm lots.
is
punitive andbackwards thinking!
its population using (for the most part) Mountain View or Kurtistown Post Offices.
The children attend schools in what is now considered District 5, shopping is
located there, the Public Library,as aremedical servicesand so much more.
Additionally, social services meant to care for our greater Upper Puna
Community serve this corridor.
Why would you have their representationand funding interestslocated a hundred
miles away? What part of thereorganization of this community makes sense?
Please, we ask that the Commission consider what your Puna representative,
Stephanie Bath
needs are best met.
Thank you for your time and efforts.
Claudia Ziroli
Upper Puna Resilience Hub
Fern Acres Community Association