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Hawaii County Council authorizes negotiations for 10 PONC properties after amendment fails
Summary
The council approved Resolution 120-25 to authorize the finance director to begin negotiations to acquire or place conservation easements on properties on the PONC 2024 prioritized list; a proposed amendment to limit automatic negotiation to properties scoring 70%+ failed.
The Hawaii County Council voted May 7 to authorize the director of finance to negotiate acquisitions or conservation easements for the 10 properties on the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission(PONC) 2024 priority list.
Supporters framed the measure as a way to expedite opportunities to preserve culturally and environmentally important parcels. Deputy Finance Director Malia Kikai told the council that the list includes a mix of properties: three are already in…
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