01-06-2010, 03:30 PM
This is what I have communicated to Council Chair J Yoshimoto, who has invited me and others from Puna to visit him in his office to discuss the matter:
My prime concern is that several of the changes in Bill 194 downgrade a definite action (such as “initiate”, “amend”, “establish”, “approve”, “require”, or “rescind”) to something indefinite (such as “propose”, “recommend”, “encourage”, “promote”, or “consider”).
My interpretation of the effect of these changes is that they amount to withdrawal from firm commitment to what the community has planned and thereby put the definite actions called for by the community into a state of uncertainty -- this is a violation of fidelity to the community and absolutely unacceptable.
I joined my neighbors in many hours of work on the Puna Community Development Plan. It was inspiring to work with so many people – especially those who had never before been involved in anything of this nature – as they came to believe that they could take charge of their own community’s future and committed their time and heartfelt efforts to doing so. It is because of this experience that I feel an obligation and am dedicated, without apology, to do whatever is necessary to see that those beliefs and efforts are fully respected with zero wavering of commitment on the part of the County government.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
My prime concern is that several of the changes in Bill 194 downgrade a definite action (such as “initiate”, “amend”, “establish”, “approve”, “require”, or “rescind”) to something indefinite (such as “propose”, “recommend”, “encourage”, “promote”, or “consider”).
My interpretation of the effect of these changes is that they amount to withdrawal from firm commitment to what the community has planned and thereby put the definite actions called for by the community into a state of uncertainty -- this is a violation of fidelity to the community and absolutely unacceptable.
I joined my neighbors in many hours of work on the Puna Community Development Plan. It was inspiring to work with so many people – especially those who had never before been involved in anything of this nature – as they came to believe that they could take charge of their own community’s future and committed their time and heartfelt efforts to doing so. It is because of this experience that I feel an obligation and am dedicated, without apology, to do whatever is necessary to see that those beliefs and efforts are fully respected with zero wavering of commitment on the part of the County government.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park