HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-11 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Melina Patrick Opposition Testimony From: MPat
To: WPCtestimony
Subject: Punalu'u
Date: Monday,March 11, 2024 1:03:22 AM
As a geologist, and long time resident of the Big Island, I`d like to protest any development in
the Punalu`u area. We lost a lot of turtles when the Leilani Estates lava flow took out Kapoho
and they need this safe place. Without additional dogs, sewage, and rich people letting their
children "pet" them. Or building fences around hotel grounds inhibiting other wildlife.
Hawai`i was Island doesn't need this kind of development. It needs infrastructure and
affordable housing. Respect the people of the islands and keep the tourists in Kona and Hilo.
Please put the people and the island above profits.
Melina Patrick
15-2782 `O`opu St
Pahoa HI 96778