HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-03 Cory Harden Support Testimony
From: Cory
To: Planning WPC Testimony
Subject: support Bill 154 WPC Aug 6
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026 11:49:08 PM
support for Bill 154 re. parking
for Windward Planning Commission, Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9 AM
Aging & Disability Resource Center Training Room, 1055 Kino'ole St, Hilo
from Cory Harden
Aloha Commissioners,
Thank you for your volunteer service.
Please support Bill 154.
Publicly owned parking facilities allow the public to have a say in where parking facilities are located,
how they are managed, what they charge, and how they handle disputes such as towing for unpaid
fees.
Private facilities are geared towards the interests of a limited number of people. But publicly owned
facilities are more likely to be aligned with broad goals for land use, transportation, safety, disability
access, avoidance of traffic jams, and other issues--goals developed and refined with public input.
Public facilities’ policies regarding fees, consequences for misuse, and other issues will be more
uniform than the confusing patchwork with various private lots.
Public facilities can also provide some revenue for the County.
Mahalo for your consideration.