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From: Zac <mailto:nzzorn2@kona.net> & Nancy Zorn GJ6'
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
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Cc: Amy Miwa <mailto:amiwa@co.hawaii.hi.us> ;Lilian
<mailto:konalil@hawaii.rr.com> Beaufrere
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 5:06 PM
Subject: Testimony
I am submitting testimony for Communication 22.1, Bill 4...
Dear Council and Committee Members,
My name is Nancy Zorn. As President of the Kona Paradise Property Owners
Association, I became involved with the Animal Control Task Force through
Neighborhood Watch and Solutions. Numerous, serious problems within my
community and lack of response from the Police Department and Humane Society
prompted my task force choice.
I am sure you will hear the stories of atrocities (related to animal
control) that take place daily on our island, and I won't waste your time
with more stories. The bottom line is this, we need to find solutions to
these problems. Frustration within my community has reached the boiling
point largely because of the widespread belief that the enforcement agencies
will not assist or enforce. As a result, people are taking matters into
their own hands thereby inflicting needless cruelty. It is only a matter of `
time before someone sues the neglecting agency or seeks retribution. This
is a time bomb about to explode.
The Animal Control Task Force recognized weaknesses in the current animal
control ordinances which either prevented timely enforcement or made them
not worth prosecuting. I recognize this current draft is not perfect, but
it's a start. I expect that we will continue to review and change the
ordinances to address any deficiencies. The residents of this island need
relief now. We have worked for two years on the document that is before you
today. Please do not make us wait. I humbly ask that you adopt these
proposed changes.
Thank You,
Nancy Zorn
Chair, Animal Control Task Force
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