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\\�-n� Wil Okabe <br /> (y Ik <br /> ttlf, Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor -=_'- �_-,. <br /> — _ - Barbara J.Kossow <br /> �.u•,., Deputy Managing Director <br /> conn#fir of Pahnti`i <br /> (Ma of tljr4lllttor <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)3234444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> June 5, 2017 <br /> Via Electronic & U.S. Mail <br /> The Honorable Colleen Hanabusa <br /> House of Representatives <br /> Washington, DC 20515 <br /> e-mail: christen.lee@mail.house.gov <br /> Re: PROPOSED FEDERAL BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 <br /> Dear Representative Hanabusa: <br /> I am writing this letter to request your support for the continuation of funding for the Community <br /> Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs for the FY <br /> 2018-19. <br /> Any reduction or elimination of funding for these programs would severely delay or eliminate local <br /> and state programs and projects that directly contribute to the welfare of the citizens of Hawaii Island. <br /> These programs are an essential resource in providing funding for worthwhile community projects, <br /> services, and employment opportunities. <br /> Since 1974 the County of Hawaii has been able to address many critical community development and <br /> affordable housing needs. In addition, Hawaii County has been impacted by natural disasters such as <br /> flooring, earthquakes and lava flows. The CDBG and HOME programs have been a critical resource <br /> that directly contributed to our community's recovery and development. <br /> To that end, I strongly urge you to reject any action to eliminate or reduce these programs and to <br /> support the 3.3 billion for CDBG and 1.2 billion for HOME in the FY 2018-19. <br /> Thank you very much for your continued support to help the citizens of Hawaii Island. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> HARRY — <br /> Mayor, County of Hawaii <br /> Attachments <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />