Environmental
Seat to be selected
by Linda Pascatore on 21 November 2005
Bruce Pleas has
put in an application to the Mayor’s office for the Environmental
position on the Kauai Planning Commission. Bruce is a long time environmental
activist, who tirelessly works for the good of our aina. He is our
favorite speaker at public hearings. He does his homework, and is
extremely well informed about the issues. Bruce is well versed in
county law, and helped to update the General Plan for Kauai County.
Bruce has a highly intelligent and comprehensive problem solving approach,
and he often offers unique and realistic solutions. He has the respect
of all, since he always takes a wise and reasonable position backed
up by hard facts.
We have been disappointed countless times as the Planning Commission
ignores the Kauai General Plan and routinely rubber stamps developers
applications for zoning variances and other exceptions. If you have
been frustrated as you watch our Commissioners giving away the island
to developers, then here is your chance to do something that could
really make a difference.
To obtain the planning commission position, Bruce needs letters of
support from individuals or organizations. If you support this strong
environmental candidate for Planning Commission, please send a letter
of support to the Mayor, with a copy to the County Council. Two sample
letters follow, the first from me, and the second from the Sierra
Club:
Dear Mayor
Baptiste:
I strongly support the appointment of Bruce Pleas to the environmental
position on the Planning Commission.
Bruce Pleas has been a dedicated advocate for the environment
here on Kauai. As a participant in the Update of the Kauai General
Plan, he is very familiar with the intent of the Plan. Bruce
has attended many commission meetings. He is well informed,
reasonable, responsible, and often offers comprehensive views
of the issues and creative solutions to problems addressed by
the commission. He is also very well versed in County Law, and
is highly qualified for this position.
There has been criticism of the Planning Commission in the past,
and some public feeling that they are “rubber stamping”
unbridled development on this island. An appointment of a commissioner
of the caliber of Pleas will begin to restore the faith of the
people in our Planning Commission.
Bruce Pleas has proven to be a true stewart of our aina, with
the best interests of the island and it’s people in his
heart. Please submit his name to the County Council as a candidate
for the Planning Commission.
Sincerely Yours,
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Honorable
Mayor Baptiste,
The Kaua`i Group of the Hawai`i Chapter Sierra Club, the largest
environmental organization on the island, believes it is imperative
that a strong advocate for the environment be selected for the
environmental position on the Planning Commission. It is vital
that the person appointed, strongly embraces the direction-setting
policies in the General Plan in order to assist the
County in implementing planning decisions.Bruce Pleas has
unquestionably demonstrated dedication to environmental protection
over the years. Because Bruce is familiar with county law, he
would be a valuable asset to the Planning Commission. He is
well-versed with the General Plan, having been an active participant
during the Update.
The County has an opportunity to avail itself of a person who
is
knowledgeable, diligent and responsible.
Kaua`i needs and deserves an environmental Planning Commissioner
who is committed to being a steward of our land and who will
make decisions that are in the best interests of the island.
It is our hope that Bruce Pleas will be submitted to the County
Council as a candidate for the Planning Commission.
Respectfully,
The Kaua`i Group of the Hawai`i Chapter Sierra Club
Cc: Kaua`i County Council
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Kauai
County Government:
Kauai
County Mayor:
Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste
4444 Rice Street, Suite 235
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-6300
Fax: 808-241-6877
mayor@kauai.gov
Kauai
County Council Members:
Council Chair Bill Asing
Council Vice Chair James Kunane Tokioka
Councilmember Jay Furfaro
Councilmember Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho
Councilmember Daryl W. Kaneshiro
Councilmember Mel Rapozo
Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura
Email all Kauai County Council members at:
council@aloha.net
mail
all Kauai County Council members at:
Council Services
4396 Rice Street, Suite 206
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: 808-241-6371
Fax : 808-241-6349
County Website: http://www.kauaigov.org/
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