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<br /> MAY-B2-97 08:05 AM HOMES RND LRND MgGG]ZINE 8089829451 P. ~ly <br /> To: County Council Finance Committee ~97 (`)flY 2 Fii1 $ p5 <br /> CC~~^ <br /> Re•. Bill 62, to establish a post horvest treatment facility in 1r:s~JPdiiY (j;- j-1AWg11 <br /> Dear Council members; <br /> I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, far your vote to support agriculture on the Big <br /> Island, It is heart warming to know that our elected officials arc capable of real courabe and <br /> leadership, and ere capable of putting partisan politics aside, and re-election concerns aside to <br /> make the vote that best suits the people, and the economy of our Beautiful lsland Ilome. <br /> I have lived, and farmed in this county since 189 Mostly ginger during my first few years hrre, <br /> and ther+ tree crops later on, and presently. I have 5 acres of Mac-Nut trees in I'uueo, and 5 <br /> acres of assorted tropical fruit,, and Avocado in Kurtistoun. i was lucky enough to participate in <br /> the temporary Rambutan protocol that took place this last season My gross from 35 Rambutan <br /> trees, 4 to 5 year old,was $4,800 My b~ross from 200, 10 to l2 year old Mac Nut trees is $4500. <br /> The direct cause and effect of your vote is that 1, a small fanner, will increase my tropical fruit <br /> orchard two fold, because 7 now know that the local govenuncnt will support my effort. <br /> I appreciate your support. My family appreciates your support. I am hopeful that this <br /> agricultural industry that you have triggered will be a reason for my children to stay, and work, <br /> and live in our community, and not be lured to the mainland out of necessity. <br /> In closing, i would also like to thank you for listening, and comprehending the scientific <br /> evidence shoum you. The overwhelming testimony oCexperts in the field, and my own research <br /> has convinced me that this will be a safe facility, and the end product will be safe, nourishing <br /> and marketable. <br /> Thank you again. You have restored my faith in local government" <br /> Very-Truly Yours; <br /> Con Sutton <br /> Kurtistoum <br /> 966.6373 <br /> P71e lie. <br /> Ref. 'fpt Presentee <br /> NAY 0 7 <br /> Ltet. Date <br /> <br />