01-18-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally posted by Loren Baker...As an example, say Safeway wanted to open in Pahoa, we would grant their re-zoning and permits, but they would sign a binding agreement to provide X% of profits for road work, as their store would put many more delivery trucks on our only roadway....
What about mandating that they buy x% of produce from local island vendors instead? (A substantial amount not a token amt.) Or do some kind of exemptions now for small business to come in or expand in the current village centers of Pahoa, Keaau, Orchidland, Kurtistown, Mountain View, etc.
These are the types of items I am talking about - I understand the PCDP is a long term plan.
My original question is about the short term, and middle game plans so people do not starve or lose everything. Ideas any one?