HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-06 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Sariah Mokuahi Opposition Testimony From: Sariah
To: Council Testimony;Galimba. Michelle M.;WPCtestimonv
Subject: Opposition of Punalu'u Development
Date: Wednesday, March 6,2024 9:48:06 PM
Aloha Hawaii County Council,
My name is Sariah Mokuahi and I am submitting written testimony in opposition of the
development of Punalu`u. I am from the island of Kauai. My tutu grew up on the Big Island
and my family's genealogy on both my mother and father's side trace back to the island of
Hawaii. We are connected to this `aina.
The development of Punalu`u will damage the ecosystem and will have negative impacts on
the local families who have physical, spiritual, and historical ties to this place. Protect our
`aina and protect our people. I speak generally as I am not a resident of Hawaii island but we
do not need more resorts. We do not need more golf courses. We do not need more units for
foreign part-time or full time residents. We do not need luxury shopping centers. We do not
need it.
I hope the Hawai`i county council listens and prioritizes your people over money.
Mahalo,
Sariah Mokuahi