Apr, 1979

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State Convention - May 18-19 From Our President (Jean Ko) Battle of 84 Still Rages Vote Count Reports (Myrne Blomquist & Ruth Snyder) Annual Meeting - Follow-Up Calendar Council Notes Honolulu Delegates Membership Ghost Rider on TheBUS How to Become Editor of the Aloha Voter (Jane Fullam)

Battle of 84 Still Rages There was a huge turnout, about 300, pro and con Bill 84 at the Public Hearing. Of the 62 who spoke, 39 opposed the Bill, most of them representing public interest organizations, community associations, and Neighborhood Boards. Most of the 23 who testified for the Bill represented industry related businesses and organizations. It was heartening to also see a large number of people who spoke as individuals concerned about their city. League's testimony, read by Helen Griffin, asked Council not to increase the present densities because Development Plans are being worked on now and further downzoning may have to be considered when they're completed. The Council's Planning & Zoning Committee will be meeting on May 8, 9 a.m., to discuss and make recommendations on the Bill. Final action will probably take place on May 2J. We should all continue to call our Council members and urge them not to increase the densities of the present ordinance. The FARs we now have are already far beyond what is required to be consistent with our General Plan goals. We'll still have highrises, but they won't be super-high. CALL THE CITY COUNCIL: 523-4000 ATTEND THE MEETINGS ON MAY 8 AND/OR MAY 23!

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