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••.. <br /> (--- <br /> ...„..„, <br /> ; � ,i.;;,0 Roy Takemoto <br /> Harry Kim '� , <br /> : • nt ' :.: Managing Director <br /> Mayor -_ _ <br /> *E'of..-* Barbara J.Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <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,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 5, 2020 <br /> Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br /> Senator Russell E. Ruderman, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Agriculture and Environment <br /> Hawaii State Legislature <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. ttfully Submitted, <br /> ) 2 \ <br /> Har <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />