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Beneficiary raises health and contamination concerns about Kamalani purchase near former pesticide operations
Summary
A beneficiary asked commissioners to pause the Kamalani project and provide testing and safeguards after she cited past criminal enforcement actions against a neighboring agricultural company and alleged health claims tied to pesticide releases.
A beneficiary speaker told the Hawaiian Homes Commission on Sept. 16 she is concerned about the Kamalani project’s proximity to historically contaminated lands and asked DHHL to ensure testing and safeguards before proceeding.
What was said: Carol Lee Kamekona, speaking for beneficiaries who attended a November 2024 site visit and later meetings, said local testimony…
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