01-28-2011, 06:52 AM
I will move this to the Puna Politics section soon but for now this is too immediate and important for Puna to ignore.
A HUGE issue for Puna approaches. Redistricting, based on the 2010 census, will determine how Puna and all districts are represented on council for the next ten years.
It is generally felt that Puna got screwed last time and did not receive two full council seats, instead being set up with one full seat and two thumbnail seats.
We can get screwed again and I believe that serious attempts will be made to marginalize Puna in favor of Hilo.
Two full seats on council for Puna would be a BIG DEAL. A REALLY BIG DEAL.
So...
Brenda Ford is placing a bill at council which would tighten up and strengthen the redistricting process.
It is Bill 18 (Communication 40) on February 1 at 9 am in the Hilo Council Chambers.
This bill NEEDS Puna residents to testify in favor, in person if at all possible, or in writing.
I will post a full text of Bill 18, Communication 40 in the Puna Politics section.
TESTIFY
written testimony can be sent to: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Reference your support of Bill 18, Communication 40.
A HUGE issue for Puna approaches. Redistricting, based on the 2010 census, will determine how Puna and all districts are represented on council for the next ten years.
It is generally felt that Puna got screwed last time and did not receive two full council seats, instead being set up with one full seat and two thumbnail seats.
We can get screwed again and I believe that serious attempts will be made to marginalize Puna in favor of Hilo.
Two full seats on council for Puna would be a BIG DEAL. A REALLY BIG DEAL.
So...
Brenda Ford is placing a bill at council which would tighten up and strengthen the redistricting process.
It is Bill 18 (Communication 40) on February 1 at 9 am in the Hilo Council Chambers.
This bill NEEDS Puna residents to testify in favor, in person if at all possible, or in writing.
I will post a full text of Bill 18, Communication 40 in the Puna Politics section.
TESTIFY
written testimony can be sent to: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Reference your support of Bill 18, Communication 40.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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