HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm No 0035.28 - Testimony - CA-18 - PONC Maintenance fundFrom: Marjorie Erway <merway@hawaii.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 8:05 PM
To: Charter Commission
Subject: suggested changes to CA -18
A few minor AND VERY IMPORTANT changes are suggested for CA -18 to strengthen the 2% Land Fund are:
- A full time staff person in addition to the already existing PONC staff will be very helpful to better administer the
Maintenance Fund Program.
- suggested wording for the (6)- 501c3's can be paid for specific duties that are approved as part of their business plan.
The 501c3 organization shall sign an agreement so stating those condition and submit it with their application.
Right now, 501c3s actually have to hire outside contractors to do some of the work. That simply isn't right! THey need
to be able to pay people to help care for the land that is under their care. Volunteers are very important but there are
some jobs which need more professional work.
Mahalo for your consideration — especially since I'm late in getting it to you.
Marjorie Erway
PO Box 2807
Kailua Kona, HI 96745
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