HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-29 Theresa PotterFrom:Kelelia Pueo
To:WPCtestimony
Subject:Hamakua Land taken away
Date:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:37:36 PM
I do not agree with the planning department about taking away the following.
1. Land grab in Hamakua as being used as conservation land that is used for farming and ranching. Waipio Valley is
also where taro are grown. As well as a sacred place for the Hawaiian people. Hawaiian Homes can also be taken
away from the Hawaiian People.
2. Taking away the Water from Maunakea for the cattle ranchers and the people in Hilo and around the Island. This
is not good for the people who live in the surrounding areas.
3. Limiting driving by miles by 10. We are no longer able to travel around the island. Families and Keiki will not be
able to visit family who lives on the other side of the island.
4. Fishermen are no longer be able to go to the ocean to fish. Again limited based on only driving 10 miles away
from land to fish for food.
5. Not being able to use propane or gas for cooking food. As well not being able to drive their vehicles to travel.
Allowing us to use electric vehicles.
7. Limiting the water consumption for families for Fire. The water is free as it is coming from the rain. There should
not be a limit on how much water is used and being monitored.
I am asking that you think about what you are doing to the people and families. How much an impact the people on
the island of Hawai’i .
Sincerely
Theresa Potter
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