HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-10 Doug Carey TestimonyFrom:outages_office.0r@icloud.com
To:WPCtestimony
Subject:Written Testimony regarding Hawaii County General Plan
Date:Monday, March 10, 2025 10:55:12 AM
To the Windward Planning Commission:
I am writing to express my support for your positive recommendation of the Hawaii CountyGeneral Plan 2045 to the Hawaii County Council.
The General Plan represents years of thoughtful work, grounded in careful research, data
analysis, science, and community input. It thoughtfully integrates Hawaiian indigenousknowledge and values with best practices in modern planning to address the diverse needs of
our island community — from protecting natural and cultural resources to fostering economicopportunity and housing solutions.
The community feedback we’ve heard the last few months has been essential — and many
specific and thoughtful concerns have been raised that merit attention as implementationmoves forward. I want to acknowledge the openness and integrity of the process and
underscore the importance of adopting a forward-looking, comprehensive plan. Our countyneeds a shared framework to guide future growth, protect the environment, improve
infrastructure, and ensure a high quality of life for current and future generations. Manyresidents like myself support a plan that is balanced, inclusive, and rooted in sound planning
principles. It is critical that we plan proactively, using the best available knowledge and tools,to address the challenges our community faces — from housing to economic resilience to
environmental stewardship.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this process. I encourage you to move thisessential plan forward.
Respectfully,
Doug CareyHonomu