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Hawaii County council approves resolution urging purchase of Honolulu Landing to protect cultural sites and shoreline
Summary
After extensive public testimony, the Hawaii County Council voted unanimously to urge the finance director to pursue acquisition of roughly 364.4 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna, citing cultural, archaeological and public-access priorities. The purchase is subject to appraisal and other standard steps.
The Hawaii County Council on Sept. 17 approved Resolution 2 8 6–25 urging the finance director to proceed with acquisition of Honolulu Landing in the Puna district, a roughly 364.4‑acre coastal parcel the county says contains documented cultural and archaeological features.
Supporters told the council the site has house platforms, trails and other Native Hawaiian features and urged the county to secure public ownership for preservation, cultural use and limited public access. Councilmember Ashley Kirkowitz moved the resolution; it passed on a voice vote with nine ayes.
The substance: the resolution asks the finance director to use funds from the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation (PAW) fund to acquire about 364.4 acres (parcels referenced in testimony as TMKs 1-4-003-019 and 1-4-003-020) and to preserve the property’s cultural, natural and educational values. Deputy Finance Director Malia Keikai…
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