08-17-2014, 02:53 AM
If what kalakoa, and Rob, and Royall say is true, that any government money for albezia eradication will go down the proverbial lava tube, then it would be a good time for persons with a moderate interest in government, and a great interest in the environment and ridding Puna of albezia trees, to start planning a run for the two Puna council seats or our state senate seat.
If that candidate were to make it clear that albezia eradication was a priority, they would receive campaign contributions from HELCO, Hawaiian Telcom, Oceanic TIme Warner, as well as environmental groups who would like to see native trees replace the albezia.
It's a rare opportunity when business and the environment have the same interest and priority.
Or, the three elected officials from Puna could work together to see that it gets done. Because they would not only have the backing of business and environmentalists on this issue, but every resident who went without a fan, fridge, or running water this past week as well.
If that candidate were to make it clear that albezia eradication was a priority, they would receive campaign contributions from HELCO, Hawaiian Telcom, Oceanic TIme Warner, as well as environmental groups who would like to see native trees replace the albezia.
It's a rare opportunity when business and the environment have the same interest and priority.
Or, the three elected officials from Puna could work together to see that it gets done. Because they would not only have the backing of business and environmentalists on this issue, but every resident who went without a fan, fridge, or running water this past week as well.
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