HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0013.029 2002-2004 ~ioCi's 1Zestaurant
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65--1158 MamalaFwa Hwy
iYamuela, 7[I 96743
Phone (808f 885-6325
fad (808J 882-7382
May 1, 2(103
TO: Dr. Holschuh.
Chair of Human Services & Economic Development Committee
County Council
FROM: Ailoi's Restaurant
Dr. Jerry Mills, Co-owner
Dr. Stephen Hall, Co-owner ~~i~
RE: Testimony for Bi11 260, Hard copy to follow
Aioli's Restaurant has been smoke-free for several years; we, our employees, and our
customers have benefited from many positive effects of that action. During that time, we
have not knowingly lost a single customer because of the smoking ban. No one has
complained, and no one to our knowledge has left the restaurant because of the ban.
As far as we see it, the smoking ban is only beneficial. We strongly support Bill 260.
cc: Hawaii Island Tobacco-Free Partnership
Gomm. No.
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April 30, 2003
Aloha Stave-
Thank you for your ossistanca in promoting a healthier environmen~ for workers and
patrons In restaurants and born by being smoke-free. 8111 260, which wa~id make cil
res?ou ants/bars (both indoors and outdec+nj srr~oke-free, will be h~ord in fhe County
Council meeting on next Tue:, May 6. WOUid you confid~t wrilinp d letter to the Councl,
expresstnp your success In being a smoke-hoe sslablishment2 To give the couna;l
members on opportunity to lead testimony pheod of time, wa ore recommending crier n
be sent To 'hem by rhls Friday, Mey 2.
Address letter to;
D•. Hclschuh, Chair of kvman Services & Economic Development Commiii.e
Send the FAX with a cover lelfer or heading which inc:udes:
• 'EII1260"
• Notation of "Testimony"
• Steve that "Hard copy to follovJ' (soa'YO rend" in„actions below)
TO SEND:
aj FAX to the Council at 961.991 Z.
b) Please also FAX a copy to ou~ Hilo Unit at 9bb-0556
1~ In atltlll(Oh t0 the FAXeS, y0.. 5110111d mat! a ha(tl Copy, CS the COUri Cll pfefe75 having
an original on file. Ma'I to: 25 Apvnl St, Xlb, NI 96720-
Ideas you might inc h~de In vour letter:
1. Being o smoke-free restourant/bar has bean berreficfal because
2. tNe are proud to be protective of our omploy®es' health by offering a smok®-fres
working envlronmant, Our employees have banofifod by having (healthier
airio braoth white a1 rn~ork. ercl. We hove benefited by having (less
employee absenteeism due ro alter®ies, etc).
3. From a bvslnoss perspacfve. by being smoke free, costs are lower in cleaning,
dcmage to resia~rant furnishings, employee turnover (happier; healthier
employees stay longer). etc.
Thank you again. Please contoct me if you have ony questions!
Chris
Chris Dein-Gaughen
Coordlnotor
Phone: 808-938-x,622
[mail: cdpcdflCsaol-com