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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DATE: April 20, 2008 <br /> <br /> TO: Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann & Council Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> <br /> FR: Jeremy Davison, REAL member <br /> <br /> RE: WRITTEN TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224 (in its current form) <br /> Relating To Smoking in Certain Places in the County of Hawaii <br /> Motion to Reconsider and Override Veto, Public Hearing Tuesday, April 22, 2008 <br /> My name is Jeremy Davison and I am a member of REAL. REAL is a statewide youth <br /> led movement against the tobacco industry. I strongly support Bill 224 and commend the <br /> <br /> County Council for moving this visionary measure forward in its current form. I want <br /> Hawaii County to be a clean and healthy place for my family and I to enjoy. Bill 224 will <br /> protect my right to breathe clean air at all County of Hawaii parks, beaches and <br /> recreational facilities. I applaud you for showing true leadership and vision in passing <br /> Bill 224. I strongly urge you continue to show your leadership and override Mayor Kim's <br /> veto. <br /> I am in support of this Bill passing because I very much dislike tobacco smoke. Despite <br /> progress made in successfully legislating indoor tobacco smoke in workplaces, we <br /> continue to be exposed to the hazards of second-hand smoke in public places. Second- <br /> hand smoke is a Class-A carcinogen - same as asbestos - there are no safe levels of <br /> exposure. <br /> <br /> Last year, Kahalu'u Beach Park in Kona went smoke-free let's do the same for the rest of <br /> the island. Passing Bill 224 will make visiting all County parks and beaches a more <br /> pleasurable experience. <br /> <br /> In conclusion I am in support of Bill 224 because I want everyone to be able to breathe <br /> clean air, without second hand smoke harming our health. Second hand smoke is a <br /> known health and environmental hazard. The public's health should be protected <br /> wherever, possible, including while enjoying Hawaii's parks and beaches. It is the <br /> responsibility off the government to protect the public's health, including while enjoying <br /> our parks and beaches. Clean air is my right, and it must be protected. Pass Bill 224 in <br /> its current form. <br /> <br /> <br /> Please accept this as written testimony in support of this bill. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> Jeremy Davison <br /> P.O. Box 232 <br /> Pahoa Hi 96778 <br />