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From: Sylvia Dahlby <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: NO on Bill 121 <br /> Date: Wednesday, May 15,2024 12:35:12 PM <br /> Chairperson Barbara Defranco <br /> Leeward Planning Commission <br /> West Hawaii Civic Center <br /> Council Chambers, Building A <br /> 75-5044 Ane Keohokaloe Highway <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br /> email: LPCtestimon .hawaiicounty.gov <br /> Aloha Chairperson Defranco <br /> I am writing to express my concerns regarding Hawaii Bill 121 and to request two important <br /> actions that I believe are necessary for a fair and thorough evaluation of this measure. <br /> Firstly, I urge the Leeward Planning Commission to return the bill to the County Council with <br /> a strong recommendation to conduct a comprehensive, academically rigorous economic <br /> impact study. I believe the numbers being cited are skewed and question the source of the <br /> "math" as to how the positives outweigh the negative impacts of STVRs on Hawaii Island. <br /> Secondly, I request that a member of the Ohana Aina Association be invited to participate in <br /> the Q&A sessions regarding this bill. The absence of local industry representation in these <br /> discussions is unfair and shows a bias towards mainland-based Hotel industry interests. <br /> Including a member from the Ohana Aina Association would ensure that the commission <br /> benefits from a comprehensive perspective and insights from those directly affected by the <br /> bill. <br /> These steps are crucial for a balanced review of Bill 121, allowing for informed decision- <br /> making that considers the economic impacts and the voices of all stakeholders involved. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Sylvia Dahlby <br /> 16 Malanai St. <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> sylviedah173(c�rgmail.com <br />