Help Save Big Island!
FINAL Opportunity To Give Testimony is June 3rd!
There are many Concerns with GP 2045!
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A few are...
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• Contains MANY map errors and omissions that could affect future land use decisions.
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• Includes broad and vague policy language that may allow future administrations to reinterpret land use, development, and community priorities.
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• Contains hundreds of goals, policies, and actions that may exceed the County's ability and resources to implement effectively.
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• Creates uncertainty for property owners by giving significant discretion to future decision-makers.
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• Places greater emphasis on infrastructure and growth management, which could influence future development opportunities and property use.
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• The final plan does not adequately reflect the concerns raised by the community throughout the planning process.
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Email Testimony TODAY!
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Come in person to meeting on the Hilo side or online...
June 3rd, at 9am HST!
(Council Chambers – 25 Aupuni Street. Suite 1401. Hilo)
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Request a zoom online link by emailing councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255
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Email the County Council and tell them to "Support the new 2026 General Plan"!
Email Big Island County Council:
(Copy and Paste into one email.)
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov
heather.kimball@hawaiicounty.gov
jennifer.kagiwada@hawaiicounty.gov
dennis.onishi@hawaiicounty.gov
matt.kanealii-kleinfelder@hawaiicounty.gov
michelle.galimba@hawaiicounty.gov
rebecca.villegas@hawaiicounty.gov
james.hustace@hawaiicounty.gov
ashley.kierkiewicz@hawaiicounty.gov​
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CC: Mayor mayorsoffice@hawaiicounty.gov
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Email to model. (Please add a few sentences of your own.)
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Subject: Oppose GP 2045
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Dear Council Members,
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I respectfully urge you to oppose General Plan 2045.
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For nearly two years, many residents have testified against GP2045, raising concerns about property rights, land-use changes, agricultural impacts, map inaccuracies, and the growing role of outside agencies and stakeholders. Many feel these concerns have not been meaningfully addressed.
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The numerous errors and omissions identified in the General Plan maps are especially troubling. Maps are not minor details—they are the foundation for future land-use decisions. Inaccurate maps can affect property values, create confusion, lead to inconsistent interpretations, and create years of disputes and costly corrections. These issues cannot simply be fixed after adoption without affecting property owners and public trust.
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Many residents are also concerned that GP2045 does not reflect the testimony provided throughout this process. A plan intended to guide Hawaiʻi Island for decades should be accurate, transparent, and reflect the concerns of the communities it serves.
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We need a plan that protects private property rights, supports local farmers, preserves local control, and respects meaningful public participation.
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For these reasons, I respectfully ask you to reject GP2045 and support GP2026 as the better path forward for Hawaiʻi County.
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Mahalo for your time, consideration, and service to our community.
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Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your District or Area]​
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