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DeVera, Ashley <br /> From: Mark Hurtado < <br /> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 6:24 PM <br /> To: Planning General Plan <br /> Subject: Revise Hawaii General Plan Testimony <br /> Attachments: Big Island General Plan 2045 Testimony .pdf <br /> Aloha Planning Department, <br /> The final draft of the Big Island General Plan does not support a better future. It needs to be revised or <br /> completely redone. <br /> The current plan increases regulations, fines, restricts travel, and pushes people into crowded housing. <br /> It lacks a clear path to help communities grow. <br /> The focus of the plan is on "Sustainability," but it should prioritize "Innovation." We need solutions that <br /> create thriving communities, protect the environment, and offer economic alternatives that benefit <br /> farmers and homeowners, without excessive regulation. <br /> Much of the language in the plan, like "cluster," "stakeholder," and "buffer zones," is used in similar <br /> plans across the U.S., raising concerns about its local relevance. <br /> Please review the attached PDF and revise the general plan. <br /> Mahalo <br /> Mark Hurtado <br /> Hawaii County Resident <br /> ( <br /> 1 <br />