Council District 5 Candidates Want to Build A More Resilient Puna
Candidates for Council District 5 are prioritizing infrastructure improvements in Puna, including better roads, public gathering spaces, and evacuation routes.
What is taken for granted in other communities is needed in Puna: paved roads, public gathering spaces and alternative evacuation routes.
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