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Council Chairman Arakaki
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25 Aupuni St. COUNII' Cyr HAV~~,411
Hilo, HI 96720
June 27, 1997
Dear Council Chairman Arakaki,
This letter is in reference to the recent hearings concerning the federal grant money earmarked for
onr Marijuana Eradication Program.
It is my strong opinion that our county council should approve the receiving of these funds. I
have been involved with our police department for close to ten years now as a volunteer chaplain.
Over the years I have had the opportunity to observe our "Green Harvest" operations and believe
that this program is very necessary.
I know that there are proponents in our community that say that we have more important issues
to concern ourselves with, and I heartily agree. But, the drug problem is still one of them. We all
know that the eradication program is not a definitive answer but at least it is a response. I believe
that we need to make it as difficult as we can, for our young people especially, to obtain any kind
of dtug, not just marijuana.
The other issue of concern is the question of the funding that is being provided by our federal
government. Why are we balking at receiving "free" money to help in our fight against drugs? It
seems totally ridiculous to me that we are even questioning the fact on whether to accept the
money or not.
Although we have been silent up to this point, I can assure you that we are definitely in the
majority. I hope that you and your peers will seriously consider voting in favor of receiving the
grant.
If I can be of further service to you or if you have any questions for me, please call me. I do
appreciate all that you do for our island and it's future. Mahalo for taking time to read this letter.
Sincerely,
Pastor Sonny Shimaoka Fti~e ~'p
Hope Chapel Kona Foursquare Church ~PresenttadC~~~y~~„
ftet. JUN 3 0 1997
75-5656 Kuakini Highway Suite 202 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808) 326-HOPE Fax (808) 329-7907