I was chair of the Planning & Zoning Committee of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board when there were concerns about a strip mall being put in the "Great Lawn."  It was clear that most residents did not want a mall in that piece of property.  Senators Slom and Thielen and Representative Ward all signed a letter to the Honolulu City Council opposing development of that parcel.  Our councilmember at the time, Chang, would not sign it.  It was so very disappointing.