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Aloha,
As a long time kama'aina of the Big Island, I have
resided in Kailua-Kona my entire life of nearly 30 years.
I've seen the Big Island change for the better and worse during
this time.
I can remember when there was a lot less traffic and
people. One thing that hasn't changed though is the utter lack
of foresight of both state and county governments in
building infrastructure to support the
rapid development.
It frustrates me and has me deeply concerned for the
future of this island that I'm seeing the same mistakes
being repeated over and over again. How long does it
take for government to learn ? Case in point, agriculture
land use.
Whenever I drive around this island, I see the amazing
beauty that surrounds us. But I'm afraid that will be eventually
lost due to the fact some people want to pave over every stretch
of this island for profit.
Thus we need to diversify our economy. 85% of the employment
on this island is directly/indirectly tied to tourism and
construction. We are simply too dependant on these two economic
forces. Whenever there is attempt to diversify, like the development
of telescopes on Mauna Kea someone tries to torpedo it. Or it is
because of our business climate scares away any attempt
to diversify.
At this point I'm seeing government acting like it is business
as usual in tackling the important issues facing this island and
state. Hence why this letter sounds very cynical. But I've yet to
see anything to allay my fears that this island and state has a very
bleak future.
Best Regards,
Aaron Stene
Aloha,
As a long time kama'aina of the Big Island, I have
resided in Kailua-Kona my entire life of nearly 30 years.
I've seen the Big Island change for the better and worse during
this time.
I can remember when there was a lot less traffic and
people. One thing that hasn't changed though is the utter lack
of foresight of both state and county governments in
building infrastructure to support the
rapid development.
It frustrates me and has me deeply concerned for the
future of this island that I'm seeing the same mistakes
being repeated over and over again. How long does it
take for government to learn ? Case in point, agriculture
land use.
Whenever I drive around this island, I see the amazing
beauty that surrounds us. But I'm afraid that will be eventually
lost due to the fact some people want to pave over every stretch
of this island for profit.
Thus we need to diversify our economy. 85% of the employment
on this island is directly/indirectly tied to tourism and
construction. We are simply too dependant on these two economic
forces. Whenever there is attempt to diversify, like the development
of telescopes on Mauna Kea someone tries to torpedo it. Or it is
because of our business climate scares away any attempt
to diversify.
At this point I'm seeing government acting like it is business
as usual in tackling the important issues facing this island and
state. Hence why this letter sounds very cynical. But I've yet to
see anything to allay my fears that this island and state has a very
bleak future.
Best Regards,
Aaron Stene
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