HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-20 Michelle Melendez - ApologyFrom:Michelle Melendez
To:LPCtestimony; WPCtestimony
Subject:We appreciate you (apology here)
Date:Friday, December 20, 2024 2:26:16 PM
Aloha Commissioners,
I want to apologize for my intensity during testimony. It's not personal or an attack on any of
you. I really appreciate you and your time. I know you're volunteers.
My intensity is due to this plan and my huge concern of the possibilities that it will moveforward.
There was a commissioner that asked what would happen if it didn't go through, which it
should not. Mahalo for the question. This plan should not be rushed just because it's over thetime limit when it should have been adopted. If it will harm the island and the people here,
which it will, it must be recommended that it not go through. I pray that you do that.
The general plan manager said they took input from locals to create this plan. I don't know onelocal that would want a plan like this, and not one has shown up to speak on behalf of the plan
in the 10 meetings I've attended.
She also stated the source for climate change is from the "authority of the State". The State isnot an expert on weather. The State and the electric companies will prosper if this plan goes
through, not the people. If they are the source for the foundation of a plan where they prosper,that is a conflict of interest.
I want to say a big mahalo to the commissioner who asked for them to talk about the Hawaii
land trusts in the plan. That was a wonderful request. I haven't seen any info on it so I'mcurious to hear what they say.
I know that you are all volunteers and I cannot express how much I really do appreciate you
and your time. I'm very sorry if my intensity has come across as an attack. That was never myintention. Without you, this plan goes through to people who are paid and may not have the
public's best interest at heart. You do, and I really appreciate that.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Mele Kalikimaka,
Michelle Melendez-Freedom Activist
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