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Bill 24, our telecom ordinance, has now been forwarded to the full Council for 2 final readings. The first one is Wednesday, deadlines Tuesday! 

DEADLINE for Written Comments: 12pm Tuesday (Do it now!)
DEADLINE to attend Zoom meeting: 12pm Tuesday (Do it now!)

What: Hawaii County Council meeting

When: Wednesday, June 4, 9:00am  
Where: Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, or other locations (or via Zoom) 

Oral Testimony via Zoom: Email or call to request registration for Council meeting. You can testify at the start of the meeting at 9am! 
Email: councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov 

Subject line: Zoom link for Wed. Council meeting
Call: (808) 961-8255 
Register by 12pm, Tues, June 3 (Please do it now!)  

Written Testimony: Due 12pm, Tues, June 3 (Please do it now!)  
Email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov  Subject line: Approve Bill 24 as-is 

WHAT TO SAY:  

Subject line: Approve Bill 24 as-is
 

Please approve Bill 24 as it is written. It contains a balance between providing connectivity for the community and protection from tower/antenna encroachment. For example, telecom facilities - including police, fire and ambulance - are exempt from requirements. At the same time a 600 foot setback from residences and schools is provided. A good balance that protects public health, safety and welfare. Without this proposed ordinance we have nothing. It's the wild west of wireless. We need the protections it provides. Please approve Bill 24 as-is. Thank you. 

If you can attend the meeting online or in person, that's best! If not, please submit written testimony. 

If you missed the Tuesday deadline, submit now. All testimony, regardless of when it's submitted, becomes part of the record. 

If you're concerned about community rights, it's time to speak up! 💪