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r oc Roy Takemoto <br /> •4oJNt' '•'N,��i Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim ,L' ' <br /> .1 favor z.- <br /> •.� 1� : ‘ Barbara J. Kossow <br /> ' �r�� s'H�r!=t;' Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 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 /> Representative Richard P. Creagan, Chair <br /> Representative Lynn DeCoite, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Agriculture <br /> Dear Chair Creagan, Vice Chair DeCoite and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 1861, Relating to Coffee Berry Borer <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 1861. <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 HB 1861. <br /> Re ectfully Submitted, <br /> k._ ,..‘..:, <br /> Harr <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />