HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm No 0029.33 - Testimony - CA-13 - Use of Special Funds in Times of Declared EmergencyFrom: Ryan Christopher <ryan@earthfriends.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:29 PM
To: Charter Commission
Subject: 2% land fund
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!
Ryan Christopher
Commercial Property Manager
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1 Comm. No. 29.33