HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0158.015 2024-2026From: KetrinoZava|ney
Sent: Wednesday, April 9'20257:46PK4
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony and Request to fund the unfunded EDS ||| (00-03929 00-05145+) to be
funded, to Support The Food Systems team in the Department of Research and
Development
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My nonna is Katrina ZaV8lD8Vand | arntestifying in support ofAgenda Item 2' relating tothe Department of '
Research and Development tofund an unfunded EDS||| (00-03928 00'05145+) in the Department of
and Development. The position wilt be the West Hawai'i Food Systems Specialist, moving the position f rorn
contract tucivil service.
The Food Systems team in the Department of Research and Development is important to our community's
agriculture economy and food security. Tpersonally work with the MaDlakV8Institute where VV8work directly
with this team I8rDasking you tOsupport. lhave found them tObevaluable support systems tOcreate well
designed local food systems action plans and food security systems for community members in need.
Mahato for the opportunity to testify in support of agenda item 2, relating to the Department of Research and
Development to fund an EDS III in the Department of Research and Development.
Sincerely,
Katrina ZavaUney
Executive Director, Founder
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