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GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT: Statement on TMT

Posted on Jun 24, 2015 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases

By Chief of Staff Mike McCartney on behalf of Governor David Ige  

It is our belief that there will be mutual respect and aloha on Wednesday and in the days ahead as TMT restarts construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
 
TMT has the approvals needed to proceed with construction. We respect those who oppose the project and their right to peaceably assemble and to protest in an orderly and civil manner.
 
The State of Hawai‘i’s primary concern is the health and safety of its people. The state and Hawai‘i County are working together to uphold the law and ensure safety on roadways and on Mauna Kea, while allowing the people their right to peacefully and lawfully protest.                                                              
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Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office: 808-586-0043
Mobile: 808-798-3929
 
Cindy McMillan
Communications Director
Office: 808-586-0012
Mobile: 808-265-7974