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There are ways to reduce the budget without raiding the 2% Land Fund that has successfully acquired parts of Kawa Bay and Waipio Lookout.  Two properties are listed for sale:  Puapuaa in Kona (along Alii Drive) and Kaiholena on the Kohala Coast. Why isn’t the county negotiating to acquire these properties?  As campaign coordinator for […]

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Hawaii County’s No. 1 industry is tourism. There are tourists we could better serve, those who like to camp, hike, fish, kayak, explore the island and enjoy ocean sports. Tourism is a sustainable industry and eco-tourists are respectful of the land and ocean. We have hotels in North Kohala for wealthy tourists, but we have […]

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Say “NO” on using 2 Percent Land Fund money to meet budget shortfalls. The Hawaii County Council may raid the 2 percent funds set aside for open space to meet budget shortfalls. This is a betrayal of voters trust. Please e-mail the Council and Mayor and ask them to leave the 2 percent fund alone. […]

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