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From: Layla Abellera <br /> To: W PCtesti mons <br /> Subject: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Testimony <br /> Date: Monday, May 6,2024 7:24:16 AM <br /> Aloha mai kakou, <br /> Today I am writing you this testimony in opposition for the development that has been brought to you by Black <br /> Sand Beach LLC.As many of you know,Punalu`u Black Sand Beach means a lot to the great community of Ka`u. <br /> We don't see it as just any beach;we see it as our home.Many of us grew up there,as I am one of those that went <br /> there almost every weekend. <br /> Punalu`u brings so much meaning to my `ohana`s lives.My great-grandmother was born and raised there.I now <br /> take my daughter,my hiapo,to the place I grew up swimming at.My daughter loves Punalu`u and every time we <br /> go,to see the shoreline masked by tourists,then to think about the development and how much more tourists will <br /> flock to our beautiful`Aina,breaks my pu`uwai. <br /> We love our home,Punalu`u,exactly the way it is.All I am humbly asking,as well as the people of Ka`u,is for you <br /> to oppose this bill and stop any development from happening. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Layla Abellera <br />