HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-21 Jody Weidemann Testimony
From: Jody Weidemann
To: Planning LPC Testimony
Subject: Bill 170 Testimony
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 6:09:46 AM
Aloha Leeward Planning Commission members:
I understand you will be addressing Bill 170 at this week's meeting.
This email is three-fold:
1. Support the purpose of Bill 170
Section 1. It says we want to define Data Centers and not have them
included as a permitted use in Hawaii County.
2. However, Bill 170 needs an amendment:
Support creating a definition of Data Centers that will help differentiate it from Data Processing Centers.
3. REJECT the planning department’s recommendation regarding Data
Centers. It is attempting to create regulations around Data Centers when
we are still working on defining what they are.
Mahalo for your time and attention to the matter which is so important for
our community. We have an opportunity to be a role model for higher
levels of government.
Jody Weidemann, Pahoa, HI
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