HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-07 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Council Member Michelle M. Galimba Response to Sariah Mokuahi 3.6.24 Opposition Testimony From: Galimba,Michelle M.
To: Sariah
Cc: Council Testimony;WPCtestimonv
Subject: Re:Opposition of Punakfu Development
Date: Thursday,March 7,2024 5:16:13 AM
Aloha Sarah,
Thank you for your testimony, however the decision on the Special Management Area permit
will be made by our Windward Planning Commission, and will not come before the County
Council.
Mahalo,
Michelle M. Galimba
Councilmember, District Six
Hawaii County Council
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On Mar 6, 2024, at 9:48 PM, Sariah<kaleihiwa4@gmail.com>wrote:
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