HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-05 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Joel Velez Opposition Testimony From: Joel Velez
To: W PCtesti mono
Subject: A"ole Punalu"u Development!
Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 4:40:20 PM
My Ohana and I are 100% against the development of Punalu'u! We've been here for hundreds
of years without Hotels and Resorts. Why do we need it now! We do not need it and we do not
want it. It will destroy Ka'u and our natural habitats. It will destroy our resources like fresh
water, limu and i'a. There is No EIS? Sewage and chemical run off from golf course will do
long term damage. Too much tourists as it is. Punalu'u is not big enough to accommodate that
much Humans plus the families that grew up and live in Ka'u. .. The families of Ka'u will lose
out on our very few sand beaches! Too much cultural sites that need to be protected. Punalu'u
and the entire district of Ka'u should be banned of Hotels and Resorts!!!! Please do not let
Greed manipulate the States choice to make the Right and Porto decisions for the future of
Punalu'u or our district of Ka'u! Especially the future of our keiki! I oppose the development
of Punalu'u! A'ole!!!