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From: Heather Masunaca <br /> To: WPCtestimonv;LPCtestimonv;Council Testimonv; Kanealii-Kleinfelder,Matt;Villeaas,Rebecca;Galimba,Michelle M.;Inaba, <br /> Holeka;Hustace,James;cohmavorCabhawaiicountv.aov; Kierkiewicz,Ashlev;Onishi,Dennis; Kaaiwada,Jennifer; Kimball, <br /> Heather <br /> Subject: DO NOT Recommend the Hawaii GP 2045! <br /> Date: Thursday,February 20,2025 5:46:08 PM <br /> Aloha Commissioners, <br /> The Big island Plan cannot go through the way it is designed. I find it really hard to believe any TRUE <br /> LOCAL helped design this plan!!! The reason I say that is because government transparency has not <br /> been displayed to the people of Hawaii. I'm tired of decisions being made behind closed doors and <br /> without the consent of THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII when we are directly affected.A lot of times the <br /> people are finding out about these decisions after the fact,when it's too late to do anything about it. <br /> Enough is enough!! <br /> Here are some concerns: <br /> • There is a huge part of the plan dedicated to "Climate Change".However,why do most experts <br /> state there is NO climate danger?Climate Experts Speak Out Against Climate Danger Click <br /> Here! <br /> • The word "Stakeholder," defined in the plan,is written 86 times and literally means anyone in the <br /> entire world can have input on this plan. <br /> • Please recommend Stakeholder change to the following: "Local Communities". Local <br /> Communities are local Big Island farmers,homeowners,renters,organizations,businesses, and <br /> individuals who live on Big Island or have property on Big Island that will be personally affected <br /> by projects,decisions,or activities in the general plan.Effective local community engagement <br /> and management are crucial for the success and sustainability of any initiative,as it helps ensure <br /> that diverse perspectives and interests are considered. <br /> • The OSCER Department in the plan will null and void all public input and leave decisions to <br /> unelected officials.This is NOT okay! This department should not be created. This is on page <br /> 188,40.8. <br /> • The Planning Department has sent out letters too many homeowners telling them their land use <br /> will be changed from resident to recreation due to the General Plan 2045.This will drastically <br /> lower their property value and opens the door to rezone the area. This is not pono. It breaks the <br /> Aloha Spirit law § 5-7.5. To reduce someone's property value is not okay. This must be made <br /> pono again. <br /> • There is a huge section on climate change and things that will be affected. This needs to be <br />