Turtle Bay Proposal
Read what they're saying about the Governor's Turtle Bay Proposal:
"Purchasing oceanfront land to protect it from development and preserve it from public use is a great idea."
An excerpt from the Maui News editorial, "Public needs open shorelines."
"Big plans start with big dreams. And although the state remains a long way from charting a realistic course toward the goal of preserving the Turtle Bay properties for public use, Gov. Linda Lingle has taken that important first step simply by envisioning it."
An excerpt from the Honolulu Advertiser editorial, "Lingle Turtle Bay idea deserves serious look."
"Lingle has made a policy statement by declaring growth limits on the North Shore as being part of creating a sustainable future. Pushing rural O`ahu beyond its capacity makes no sense. The beauty of the state's natural environment is one of its central assets."
An excerpt from the Honolulu Advertiser editorial, "Lingle Turtle Bay idea deserves serious look."
"Gov. Linda Lingle's proposal for the state to purchase Turtle Bay Resort and prevent further development on surrounding property owned by the same company is welcome news for people who want to preserve Oahu's "country." The effort is noble and worthwhile."
An excerpt from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial, "Lingle’s strategy to protect Turtle Bay is noble but difficult."
"There is no argument with the sentiment and acquiring land-by the government..."
An excerpt from the Maui News editorial, "Public needs open shorelines."
"I think this is something the whole island will get behind."
Senator Clayton Hee told the Honolulu Advertiser.
“The island of O‘ahu will benefit if areas like Turtle Bay are preserved in perpetuity at a time when the islands are experiencing exponential urbanization.”
Senator Clayton Hee
"It's important to preserve open space for future generations. So we would be honored to work with the governor to help try and facilitate a solution."
Gil Riviere, head of Keep The North Shore Country and Let's Surf coalitions, told the Honolulu Advertiser.
"This is all pretty exciting. It's hard not to be stoked. We're heading in the right direction. I would expect that the governor will have a tremendous amount of support in this effort."
Blake McElheney, member of the North Shore Neighborhood Board and life-long area preservationist, told the Honolulu Advertiser.
"There is absolutely no split in the community on this issue, now, and I've been fighting this for 25 years."
Bob Nakata, co-chair of the Defend O`ahu Coalition, told the Honolulu Advertiser.
"We're absolutely delighted. It's a huge relief to everyone in the community. To have that kind of support is just phenomenal."
Carol Phillips, North Shore Neighborhood Board member, told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
"It's a great opportunity to preserve this area for future generations of Hawai`i, for residents and visitors."
Laura Couch, an attorney for Keep the North Shore Country, told the Associated press.
"We think the governor's effort to look for areas to preserve Hawai'i's open space makes sense."
Keith Vieira, senior vice president and director of operations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawai'i and French Polynesia told the Honolulu Advertiser.
"As someone who was raised in Laie and has a special connection to the Koolauloa Community I was pleasantly surprised to see state officials thinking of productive ways to support local residents and create a balance between development and preservation... Thank you for this innovative, courageous, and completely wonderful proposal."
An excerpt from an email written by Christian Palmer to Governor Lingle.
"I commend you for proposing that the state purchase the Turtle Bay Resort and surrounding properties of Kawela Bay. We cannot continue to destroy the natural beauty of this island with development."
An excerpt from an email written by Shay Bintliff, MD, to Governor Lingle.
"I am a student at BYU Hawai`i and I want you to know that I fully support the decision to purchase Turtle Bay. I know that I'm not a native to Hawai`i, but I have come to love this place so much."
An excerpt from an email written by Robert Tree to Governor Lingle.
