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From: Rogers <br /> To: WPCtestimony; LPCtestimony;Council Testimony; Kimball, Heather; Kaaiwada.Jennifer;Onishi. Dennis; <br /> Kierkiewicz,Ashley; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt;Villeaas, Rebecca;Galimba. Michelle M.; Inaba. Holeka; Hustace. <br /> James;cohmayor(ohawaiicounty.aov <br /> Subject: NO on Hawaii General Plan 2045! <br /> Date: Monday,March 10, 2025 12:46:20 PM <br /> Attachments: image.pno <br /> Aloha Commissioners, <br /> I have the following concerns regarding the Big Island General Plan 2045. <br /> The word "Stakeholder" used in the plan is very broad and should be changed to "Local <br /> Communities" which would include those affected by the decisions, projects and activities of the <br /> general plan such as all local homeowners, renters, farmers, businesses, organizations and <br /> individuals who live or own property on the Big Island. Local community interests must be <br /> considered. <br /> Climate Change - This is a very controversial issue. What documentation/proof have you looked <br /> at and are you also studying and considering reports from experts who state climate change does <br /> not exist? <br /> The OSCER Department in the plan will remove public input and leave decisions to unelected <br /> officials. This department should not be created. See page 188, 40.8. <br /> The General Plan 2045 will change land use from resident to recreation and effectively reduce <br /> property value and potentially provide an opening to re-zone land. I am against this. <br /> I am against the creating of conservation land per this plan. I believe The Big Island could instead <br /> use the land for agriculture and grow more food. Local residents have suggested the following <br /> plans <br /> https://www.standtoaetherhawaii.com/ files/ugd/86fc0c 2cb1cc6d604f4cdd971ad40831c745bc.pdf <br /> https://www.standtoaetherhawaii.com/files/ugd/86fc0c Oa1d5be8f1d140069415f7b691725786.pdf <br /> https://86fcOcbd-8207-4076-85fa- <br /> 5a62e4e933b4.usrfiles.com/ugd/86fc0c ecc498ba192d4a7689ebf31c3681c2ec.pdf <br /> The currently written General Plan 2045 should be rewritten so it will support our island. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> P. <br /> Lori Rogers i <br /> Sent with Proton Mail secure email. <br />