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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawai i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <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, Hawai'i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 12, 2019 <br />Representative Aaron Ling Johanson, Chair <br />Committee on Labor and Public Employment <br />Dear Chair Johanson and Committee Members: <br />RE: HB 558, HD1 Relating to Kekaha Kai State Park <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 558, HD1, which would fund lifeguard services <br />at Kua Bay in Kekaha Kai State Park. <br />Kua Bay is one of the most beautiful locations in the islands, but its hidden hazards can prove deadly. <br />It is now easily accessible, so for the sake of locals and visitors alike, a lifeguard at that location is definitely <br />warranted and would be much appreciated. <br />Please act favorably on HB 558, HD1, including the recommendations for funding set forth in the WLH <br />Committee report. Please also consider putting the proposed funding in your budget recommendation to <br />Finance. The need for these services has been recognized for years, but never seems to quite make the cut. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />MAYOR <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />