HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm No 0021.102 - Testimony - CA-7 - PONC fund and Maintenance fundFrom: Honokaa People's Theatre <honokaapeople@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 12:17 PM
To: Charter Commission
Subject: Please Support CA -9 and Oppose CA -7 & CA -13, thank you!
Aloha! I'm writing to urge members of the County Charter Commission to please support Charter Amendment 9 and
oppose Charter Amendments 9 and 13. The voters of Hawaii have spoken on the 2% Land Fund 3 times with resounding
support for Public Open Space purchase and preservation in perpetuity. We want to keep the funds AS IS that we've set
aside to protect our treasured lands designated by community input, and definitely do not want various administrations
to have the option to sell off these parcels at a later date. Designation of areas under Conservation Zoning has not
protected many of our important lands from development or prevented corporations from restricting public access, as
seen in various examples from Waikoloa, Kohanaiki, Mauna Lani, O'oma and Kukio. We have seen so many successes,
ample community involvement and stewardship with the 2% Land fund, allowing for bottom up community organizing
and empowerment that restores trust in our government and pride in our community. We love the 2% Land Fund, and
only want to see it strengthened. With amendment CA -9 we can help shift the burden of administration to a dedicated
staff member, which saves the Dept. of Finance money, while at the same time providing help needed for the
community process to be streamlined and prevent the current delays. Thank you for respecting the will of the people
and supporting the 2% Land Fund, we appreciate your public service.
Mahalo nui loa!
Phaethon Keeney
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