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/0.1!1:4•51;s:'.. <br /> JN1V 1s, Roy Takemoto <br /> a/ o- Managing Director <br /> 4144 <br /> Harry Kim I. <br /> Mayor • <br /> • ir ,,,j- Barbara J. Kossow <br /> .r4*os*N►'� Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <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 /> February 18, 2020 <br /> Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair <br /> Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Finance <br /> Dear Chair Luke, Vice Chair Cullen, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 1872, HD1 Making an Appropriation for the Office of the Long-Term Care <br /> Ombudsman Program <br /> Please accept this testimony in support of the intent and purpose of HB 1872, HD1, dealing <br /> with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. <br /> It seems clear that Oahu has been grossly underserved, and the neighbor islands almost <br /> totally neglected, by virtue of inadequate funding for this program. With our senior population growing <br /> daily, it is unacceptable for this situation to continue, now that it has been brought to your attention. <br /> According to the bill's preamble, the ombudsman program is mandated by the United States <br /> Administration on Aging through the Older Americans Act. It would appear that Hawaii is currently <br /> fulfilling this mandate in name only. <br /> Please approve HB 1872, HD1 with a reasonable allocation of resources and an early effective <br /> date. It ought to become part of your base budget as well. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Harry Kim <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />