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From: Kealii Pooloa <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: STRONG OPPOSITION TO KA"U DEVELOPMENT <br /> Date: Wednesday, March 6,2024 3:53:10 PM <br /> Aloha mai 'oukou, <br /> To whom it may concern, I am submitting written testimony in STRONG OPPOSITION to <br /> ANY proposed development of Punalu'u beach in Ka'u by any developer wishing to develop <br /> this pristine, untouched land that surrounds a community of mostly Native Hawaiians. <br /> The absolute last thing we need in Ka'u is another "retail area,proposed housing that will <br /> escalate the already extremely dire housing options for Native Hawaiians in Ka'u. And the <br /> absolute last thing Ka'u needs is a golf course, which is essentially a rich man's sport as it <br /> requires all sorts of costly membership access to play and takes a ridiculous amount of land <br /> and water resources to maintain. <br /> Such proposals speak to a forced displacement of Native Hawaiians from Hawaii, which we <br /> already see that there are more Native Hawaiians living in the diaspora than in Hawaii and that <br /> is NOT OK. <br /> We are refusing to allow any development of our beautiful Ka'u community. Any developer <br /> would still need to get an environmental assessment plan and community consent, which <br /> clearly any developer would not receive. <br /> Thank you for your time, <br /> Keali'imakamana'onalani <br /> KealPimakamana'onalani Po'oloa <br /> Ao mai la 'o Hawai'i Nei. He ola! <br /> email: lionesskealoveagmail.com <br />