Aloha Supporters!
We need everyone to email and call the Mayor and your city council members today/asap to urge them to act. Right now, the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) could issue permits for the RR3 development at Turtle Bay any day without updated environmental reviews or meaningful community input. We’re urging DPP Director Dawn Apuna to pause all permits until transparency and proper assessments are ensured. 🚨As of 4/11/2025, Arete Phase 1 RR3 vertical building permits have not yet been approved, but the DPP site says, “inspection(s) in progress.” Check the DPP permit site here: https://dppweb.honolulu.gov/DPPWeb/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=TaxMapKey&PosseObjectId=56130058
What to Say in Your Email or Call - 808-768-4141:
Request a Pause – Ask DPP to pause all permits until an updated environmental review is conducted. Ask the Mayor and City Council to take action today to pause the permits.
Demand Transparency – Urge decision-makers to involve the community in renegotiating outdated agreements from 1986 and redo the SEIS from 2013...
Highlight Key Concerns:
The 1986 Unilateral Agreement and 2013 SEIS are outdated and do not account for today’s environmental and community impacts.
Kahuku Point is home to endangered species and sacred iwi kūpuna – it must be protected.
Increased development will worsen traffic, overburden emergency services, and drive gentrification.
Make it Personal – Share why you care about Turtle Bay and why this matters to you!
You can write your own message or use our letter templates for individuals and organizations.
Suggested Subject Line:
📌 “Attention: Please take action now to pause Turtle Bay permits.”
Email Recipients:
📧 Send Emails To: dpp@honolulu.gov, mayor@honolulu.gov, mformby@honolulu.gov, bryan.gallagher@honolulu.gov, atupola@honolulu.gov, mweyer@honolulu.gov, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov, tommy.waters@honolulu.gov, tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov, rcordero@honolulu.gov, valokimoto@honolulu.gov, atulba@honolulu.gov, scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov
Together, we can hold decision-makers accountable and protect our ‘āina. Send your email today, and share this with others!
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