The Molokai Times, By Walter Ritte
4/7/2008 8:28:05 PM
We have been forthright and consistent in our opposition to the development of La'au Point on Molokai. Throughout the entire process we have encouraged the Ranch to come back to the table to negotiate out a compromise plan, as the community had rallied around the protection of La'au.
Because of our open invitation, we were taken by surprise by the sudden closure of the Ranch operations, even though the threat of a closure and selling of the property were part of the "take it or leave it" proposal made by the Ranch. Many of us opposing the La'au development had family who worked for the Ranch, myself included, as my youngest son was a recent employee.
The Ranch has decided to close, but none of us have decided to move off of Molokai, so it is imperative that we begin the process of coming together to pick ourselves up. Our first meeting to draw up an economic development plan we can agree upon was held...
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