A huge MAHALO to all who testified in support of the Big Island tower ordinance! 

As a result, Bill 194 received favorable recommendations from both Planning Commissions! Yay! 🥳

Also, due to your efforts and the awareness raised about tower proximity to residential areas, we are thrilled to report that a cell tower at Waikoloa has to be relocated! 

That's right. The tower lease was not renewed and that tower must be moved. This is a huge win. 🙌 🥳 🪅 🌟💥

And this is just the beginning. We must keep up our efforts. 

Your testimony in favor of Bill 194 was very important, especially after the curve ball thrown by former Planning Director Kern who introduced his own competing ordinance favorable to big telecom. 

You can read more about the Tale of Two Ordinances here: www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/11/hawaii-news/cell-tower-bills-head-to-council/

And, yes, I said former. Mr. Kern is gone! (Big Island elected a new Mayor who appointed a new Planning Director.) But before he left Kern got his terrible ordinance through the Planning Commissions as well, so now both will go to the Council Planning Committee for consideration and discussion. 

Our work is not done. The upcoming Council Planning Committee meeting is January 21. Mark your calendar! Stay tuned for info on how to testify. 

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