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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawai'i <br />Roy Takemoto <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <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 31, 2020 <br />Kenekoa/Senator Karl Rhoads, Luna Ho`omalu/Chair <br />Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Hope Luna Ho`omalu/Vice Chair <br />Committee on Judiciary <br />Hawaii State Legislature <br />Dear Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Keohokalole, and Committee Members: <br />RE: SB 2619, Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting <br />Attorney for Hawaii County <br />The Hawaii County Career Criminal prosecution unit has a track record of <br />success, and for years has been a valued part of our law enforcement effort. It was <br />previously funded by the State, and we depend on your financial support. <br />SB 2179 is also on your agenda, making a similar request for City and County. I <br />see that as an indication that the value of a Career Criminal unit is recognized <br />statewide. <br />I urge that such units be adequately funded in all jurisdictions that want them, <br />both through the two bills before you today, and in your budget recommendations when <br />those are made. Whether called a grant-in-aid, a subsidy, or something else, the money <br />will be wisely spent. <br />Re pectfully Submitted, <br />Harry K <br />MAYOR <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />