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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fee II dad <br /> <br /> ~zaHCUtuuy ~xu;CCe,~ue c~c tl-ze ~au~tuz y ~zeed¢ <br /> <br /> HCR 1 Box 5344. Ke=i, Hawaii 96749 <br /> Telephone (808) 982-5094 <br /> F mail hilodik _,aol.com <br /> <br /> November 28, 2006 <br /> <br /> <br /> Testimony in Support of Bill 258, Draft 5, "Animals" <br /> <br /> <br /> Dear Chairman Higa and Members of the Hawaii County Council: <br /> <br /> We have reviewed Draft 5 of the proposed animal control ordinance, and <br /> found it worthy of our support. It is clear, concise, and we believe, <br /> enforceable. Draft 5 addresses the concerns that initiated this lengthy <br /> <br /> process, while recognizing the diversity of our island's people and their life <br /> styles. As currently written, it is far superior to preceding regulatory <br /> attempts, and we hope the Council will pass it without further amendment. <br /> <br /> We suggest one minor housekeeping correction, and that regards <br /> standardizing the minimum period of confinement for stray animals. Section <br /> 4-16 indicates dogs will be held for 7 days, while Section 4-36 sets a period <br /> <br /> of 9 days for cats. In no way should this hold up passage of the bill. <br /> <br /> We truly appreciate the opportunity to have participated in the drafting of <br /> the proposed legislation and thank the Council for consideration of our <br /> comments. It is a fine example of the democratic process. <br /> <br /> We would be remiss not to also thank our friend, Dr. Holschuh, for once <br /> <br /> again wading in to untangle a ball of snakes. This is not the first time he has <br /> done so, and suspect it will not be his last. <br /> <br /> Respectfully, <br /> <br /> <br /> R;C" H004+& 1 President <br />