Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 3, 1 March 1991 — Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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"This lanel is a legacy for my family . . . my children, my grandcnildren. No one has a right to take it a\vay."

Robert Hanohano and his family live in Punaluu. There, between the mountains and the sea, ten generations of Hanohanos have made their homes, and raised their children. The Hanohanos received an ahupua'a grant to their property more than a century ago from the ruling ali'i. Mueh of that land is in agriculture. But 20 years ago zoning changes and taxes pushed the Hanohanos to lease two beachfront lots for condominium development. Through the state's leasehold laws, they could then earn ineome from their property without losing ownership of their family lands. They never dreamed that one day the government would threaten to take away their property rights, or force them to sell their land to condominium owners — most of whom are non-residents. All Robert wants is a fair lease rent, to pass on a family legacy to his children and their children. And get a fair deal from our elected officials.

■ Property rights are basic rights. We must flnd a solution that's fair to everyone. Paid for by Hui Pono 'Aina, ine. — An association of Independent Landowners and Concerned Citizens