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Date

Land Use Commission
P.O. Box 2359
Honolulu, Hawaii  96804-2359

IN OPPOSITION TO:  Ho‘opili Development (Docket No. A06-771)

Dear Commissioners:

Discussion of your points

Full name
Street Address
City, State and Zip Code

Talking Points

Tell the Land Use Commission (LUC) to deny D.R. Horton's petition to redistrict the land and build Ho`opili. Here are some points you may wish to make in your own words.
  • The combination of "prime" A and B soils, ample sunshine, freshwater, infrastructure, and accessibility to markets makes this land so invaluable.
  • This farmland is central to Hawai'i's food security, growing 30% of our fresh local produce. With Hawai'i currently importing 90% of our food, losing this 'Ewa land would be a major set back for food security.
  • This development will put our farmers out of work, and will cause a loss of jobs throughout the farm economy.
  • 'Ewa traffic is already a nightmare.  Ho'opili will put 12,000 more cars on the road, probably more.
  • Ho'opili will drain our shrinking water resources and could force 'Ewa residents to rely on desalinated seawater (paid for by the taxpayers).
  • Keep money in Hawai'i!  Growing food locally supports job creation and new businesses in Hawai'i.  Numerous businesses rely on these 'Ewa farms.

Where to send your comments

by email: LUC@dbedt.hawaii.gov

by postal mail:
Land Use Commission
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
State of Hawaii
P.O. Box 2359
Honolulu  HI 96804-2359

by fax:
(808) 587-3827
website:
http://hawaii.gov/luc/

office location:
Room 406
235 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu  HI 96804-2359

telephone:
(808) 587-3822

Some background...

The hearings regarding Ho'opili began on October 20th, 2011 and are expected to last until the spring of 2012, but could conclude earlier. Check the LUC Calendar for the latest information.

Written testimony may be submitted by mail, by email, or by fax prior to any hearing or may be submitted in person at the time of the hearing. Hearings  are open to the public and anyone is allowed to speak on any agenda topic. If you bring written testimony to a hearing you should bring an original and 15 copies. There will be a sign-up sheet at the hearing for those who wish to give oral testimony. Your oral testimony may be limited to only a few minutes if there are many others who also want to speak that day.

Be sure to include your name and address on all correspondence. Your phone number and email address are optional. Early in your letter, be sure to mention "Ho`opili" or "Docket No. A06-771".
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