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Council committee forwards resolution urging purchase of 364.4-acre Honolulu Landing to preserve cultural resources
Summary
A Hawaii County Council committee voted to forward Resolution 286-25 to the full council with a favorable recommendation, urging the director of finance to begin acquisition negotiations for about 364.4 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna using the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund (PONC).
A Hawaii County Council committee voted to forward Resolution 286-25 to the full council with a favorable recommendation, urging the director of finance to begin acquisition negotiations for about 364.4 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna using the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund (PONC).
The resolution, introduced by Council member Kerkowitz, asks the finance director to acquire the property to protect cultural and natural resources and to open certain areas for educational, gathering and cultural practices. The committee recorded eight ayes with one member excused when it voted to forward the resolution.
Supporters told the committee the site has strong cultural ties to native families and should be removed from the open market. “I’m here to strongly support Resolution 286-25,” Lisa Monacapoo McNamara said during public…
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