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Executive Board SUBJECT: SUPPORT
Lisa Lehua Kaulukukui Aloha to the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
President Resource Preservation Commission (PONC),
James Kimo Sanborn
I am writing to express our Foundation's strong support for the
Vice President acquisition of the parcels TMKs 3-7-9-5-4, 3-7-9-5-15, 3-7-9-5-5, 3-7-9-5-
Clarence Kalimahana 14, and 3-7-9-5-89 under the County's Public Access, Open Space, and
Young Natural Resource Preservation Commission (PONC) program. These
Secretary parcels, located in the lands of Kuamo'o and Ma'ihi 2 ahupua'a are of
Kelli Bond immense historical, cultural, and ecological significance and deserve to
be preserved for the benefit of the community and future generations.
Interim Treasurer
As part of the historically significant Battle of Kuamo'o, these lands are
Directors home to sacred and the 1819 Battle of Kuamo'o burial sites,two
Erin Henderson-Lacerdo heiau(Lonohelemoa and Pio'a), habitation areas, and historic mauka-
makai trails. It is imperative that these sites are safeguarded. The
James Kaulukukui,Jr. acquisition of these properties would ensure their protection and allow
Stephanie Mcvitty for proper stewardship under Aloha 'Aina Kuamo'o and the County's
Michelle Keli'ipio-Lee guidance.
Preserving these lands aligns with the PONC program's mission to
Kupuna Advisors protect HawaiTs unique cultural and natural resources. Beyond the
Lilinoe Keli'ipioYoung physical protection of significant sites,the acquisition would also foster
opportunities for education, cultural practices, and a deeper connection
M. Kau'i Keli'ipio to the history of the special and unique wahi pana.
Michael Warsh
Anthony Keli'ipio I urge the Commission to prioritize the acquisition of these properties
to ensure that these wahi pana are preserved and cared for in to
Sue Wilcox Keli'ipio perpetuity. These lands are not just spaces; they are vital pieces of our
shared heritage that hold stories, mana, and lessons for all who call
Hawaii home.
Mahalo nui for your attention and for considering this critical matter.
Should you require further information or personal testimony, please
feel free to contact me at kananilehua@kuamoofoundation.org
Me ke aloha,
Lehua Kaulukukui,
President