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Honorable Members of the Hawai`i County Council <br /> March 1, 2017 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Conclusion <br /> This proposed budget represents a collaborative effort by our departments to address the needs of <br /> our growing population in a way that is both responsive and fiscally responsible. Careful planning <br /> and conservative budgeting has positioned us to make planned investments in our communities, <br /> while maintaining core services and meeting our obligations to our employees. <br /> The continued increase in property values, low unemployment rates, and steady hotel occupancy <br /> levels indicate continued economic stability. We remain optimistic that the County's economic <br /> outlook will continue to improve, and believe that our efforts to promote renewable energy, <br /> agriculture,tourism, and higher education are an investment in the future of our island. The recent <br /> boost in our bond rating is assurance that the independent rating agencies share this same view of <br /> our County's potential. We continue to manage our resources in a fiscally responsible manner,to <br /> support our youth, our communities, and to protect public safety, and ask for your support in these <br /> efforts. <br /> We look forward to working closely with the County Council in the months ahead,to address <br /> our community's new and ongoing demands for public services, while also maintaining a <br /> balanced and responsible budget. <br /> Alo .., <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> Attachment <br />