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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0022.009 2004-2006 RECErv~b ~ I~jei_~' ~ tom/ Bj~.. h0 oS un CovncO ~ ...establishing interaction and foster cooperation between Neighborhood 'Wy~~ Watch programs, community members and associations, government and ~ service agencies for the purpose of sharing solutions for an enhanced 73-1403 Kaika Place Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-325-0039 konalil@hawaii. rr.com www.solutionsislandhawaii.com January 31, 2005 Submitting testimony for Communication 22.1, Bill 4... Dear Committee Members, As chair person of Solutions: Neighborhoods In Action and member of the Animal Control Task we have been working on many problems, issues and concerns with animals in the county of Hawaii. Many community members are disillusioned by the lack of response from the Police Department and Humane Society which has prompted me to support the efforts of the Animal Control Task Force to look into the current the Animal Control Ordinances Many island residents are taking issues into their own hands every day, it's not just once or twice a year, to rid the barking or stray dog. All of you have heard and read stories about the irresponsibility of animal owners and I don't need to give you another. Many neighborhoods are at their wits end with the widespread belief that the enforcement agencies will not assist or enforce. Many of us cannot talk and take actions calmly. It is a matter of time this epidemic will blow out of portion and an agency will be facing a lawsuit. There are two incidents in my neighborhood that have the potential of heading down that road. The Solutions Animal Control Task Force has realized that the current animal control ordinances are weak to the point of not worth prosecuting let alone enforce. The current draft before you has been reviewed by the task force and consensuses were made in the changes you see. This document has been a work in progress for two years and will continue to be until all the deficiencies in the ordinances are rectified. Please vote yes on the proposed changes in the document that's in your hands. This will give our community members and law enforcement agencies a much better improved document to work with in controlling our animal problems. Sincerely, „C. FJ~ •uu~r,.,.. Lilian Beaufrere, Chair Comm. No. Ref. To: ~Oie~M Ref. Date U