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v os • Roy Takemoto <br /> ot• MS.. <br /> c \ 1,' Managing Director <br /> 4' ,� �J�idi�. <br /> Harry Kim .`f/.' %'�'f'� <br /> Mayor z-_ <br /> —..� . Barbara J. Kossow <br /> ATE of M►a! 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, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 21, 2020 <br /> Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair <br /> Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Ways and Means <br /> Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, 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 for this State- <br /> mandated program. <br /> SB 2179 makes a similar request for City and County. I see that as an indication <br /> that the value of a Career Criminal unit is recognized statewide. <br /> I urge that such units be adequately funded, both through SB 2619 before you <br /> today, and in your State budget proposal when that is made. Whether called a grant-in- <br /> aid, a subsidy, or something else, the money will be wisely spent. <br /> Res ectfully Submitted, <br /> /.( <br /> Harry Kim <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />