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<br />Comm 26-100 <br />Honorable Commissioners, <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on this matter. I am writing to request that <br />PONC purchase TMK 3-4-5-002-081-0000, a 37.92-acre property situated on the ocean cliffs at <br />the base of Honokaa Town. <br />I strongly support this acquisition because it represents a rare opportunity to preserve a <br />significant stretch of oceanfront land with exceptional natural and community value. This <br />property features deep soil, existing electric and water meters, and the ability to connect to <br />County sewer. It is located less than a five-minute drive from Downtown Honokaa, making it <br />both accessible and practical for community management. People regularly fish from the cliffs <br />above for their daily meals, underscoring its importance as a local resource. <br />While I understand that there may be concerns regarding cost or competing priorities, I believe <br />opportunity. Currently listed at $1,950,000, there is no other property of this scale on Hawaii <br />Island with deep soil and these attributes available at this price. Preserving nearly 38 acres of <br />oceanfront open space is an opportunity that may not come again. <br />I am asking the Commissioners consider the long-term Hawaii Island benefit, environmental <br />preservation, and keeping large open spaces open all the while knowing that the people of <br />Hamakua and the people of Hawaii Island deserve to retain this land for future generations. <br />I respectfully urge the County of Hawaii to support the purchase of this property and to act <br />promptly to secure this unique opportunity. <br />Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Dont hesitate to contact me with <br />questions or comments at (808) 345-2591. <br />Sincerely, <br />Stacy Punahele Disney, RB-21687 <br />Disney Associates, LLC <br />Stacy@stacydisney.com <br />