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Gates, Walls Shouldn't Deny Access to Beaches

As a Kailua resident and avid beach user I am opposed to gates, walls or any obstructions to deny people access to our beaches. It is now common practice for homeowners to landscape with rocks and trees on public easements fronting their property to prevent beachgoers from parking near "their beach."

I thought the proliferation of walled estates was bad enough, these selfish residents are now encroaching on public property.
What will you do to ensure public rights-of-way are available to everyone in every neighborhood? What we need are more rights-of-way, not fewer. Or is the master plan to make Kailua like Portlock — a playground for the rich and famous?

Chris Windle
Kailua

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