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t y.. <br /> ' , <br /> . Wil Okabe <br /> • -", <br /> Managing Director <br /> � If . <br /> Harry Kim % .: It:, <br /> Barbara J. Kossow <br /> ••''- $ ��.-, 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 6, 2019 <br /> Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair <br /> COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION <br /> Hawai'i State Legislature <br /> Dear Chair Inouye and Committee members: <br /> RE: SB 1517, RELATING TO THE KUAKINI HIGHWAY <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 1517. <br /> There naturally has been much focus on disaster relief for the Puna District on <br /> the Big Island, which we think is deserved and for which we are grateful. Nevertheless, <br /> life on the rest of Hawaii Island continues apace, including population growth and the <br /> difficulties generated by too much traffic. <br /> West Hawaii has benefited tremendously from the recent widening of Queen <br /> Kaahumanu Highway, but the traffic crawl on Kuakini Highway, between Lako Street <br /> and Kamehameha III Road, can be maddening. Our Senator has rightly identified this <br /> area as a high priority, and I know the community will be appreciative of any assistance <br /> you can offer. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Harry Kim'' <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunn} Provider and Employer <br />