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<br />From:Dewi Maile Lim <br />To:WPCtestimony <br />Subject:Oppose Item #8 on Hawaii Counties Agenda <br />Date:Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:14:51 PM <br />Aloha to all Hawaii County law makers and administrators involved with the Agenda. <br />I oppose item 8 because I support Council Member Cindy Evans' proposed <br />telecommunications ordinance, Bill 194, already forwarded to you. T <br />The new ordinance proposed by the Director is too sympathetic to the <br />telecommunications industry with not enough protections for our community. <br />It allows for towers and antennas in ALL zoning districts with NO permitting process <br />and not enough requirements. It gives total power to Planning with no other agencies <br />involved. <br />This is unacceptable as it disregards the health and agency of our keiki, kupuna, aina <br />and all living things! <br />Our wellbeing is much more valuable than the money and other resources that would <br />line the pockets of those who are influenced to usher-in these measures weighed in <br />favor of corporations like the Telcoms (who never lead with the risks and already <br />proven health hazards). <br />Please consider Council Member Evans proposed ordinance which has clear, <br />attainable permit requirements. It is the perfect balance between the health, safety <br />and welfare needs of the people and the needs of the tech industry. <br />Mahalo nui loa, <br />Dewi Maile Lim <br />Hilo Native and Resident <br />