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-+11 os N;• Roy Takemoto <br /> J.• !F7�• Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim ^_ <br /> Manor • • ±s+rir <br /> .•:•44 Barbara Barbara J. Kossow <br /> iMi M � r�` <br /> >r Op'M1 Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> January 27, 2020 <br /> Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br /> Senator Russell E. Ruderman, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Agriculture and Environment <br /> Dear Chair Gabbard, Vice Chair Ruderman, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: SB 2623, Relating to Coffee Berry Borer <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2623. <br /> As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii Island, and I am informed that <br /> the coffee berry borer continues to be a substantial threat to coffee's economic survival. <br /> Any assistance the State can offer, including the pesticide subsidy that helps farmers <br /> manage the cost of controlling this terrible pest, is much appreciated. <br /> I hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program, extend the program <br /> manager position, and make appropriations for the program and position, all as set forth <br /> in SB 2623. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> I \ <br /> Harry im <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of klawai-i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />