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Murashige, Laura
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From: Ann Fukuhara CPA MBA, Inc. [ann.fukuhara@hawaiiantel.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 11:55 AM as dCT 30 po
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: Safarik, Gary
Subject: Testimony in Support of Bill 258 Draft 2
Dear Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council:
I am in support of Bill 258 Draft 2 and commend Councilman Holschuh and his staff for their hard work on this
bill and for contacting all interested parties for the purpose of building consensus. This is a very fair and
carefully drafted bill that captures the spirit of protecting the public by preventing significant degradation of the
quality of life by limiting noise emitted by uncontrolled domestic animals.
Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of animal nuisance with the inclusion of farm animals and other
domestic animals who, in addition to dogs, have the ability to create noise that disrupts rest, recreation and
sleep. This bill resolves the issue of how violators should be penalized as well as how "victims" of this
nuisance are now allowed specific relief and recourse.
I have resided in the Keaau district for over 22 years and have had the privilege of living in a very peaceful
and quiet neighborhood. However, in the advent of growth in this area, it is virtually impossible to not have
neighbors with animals. I have, during my 22 years, endured barking dogs howling, goats crying through the
night and most recently roosters that crow at the top of their lungs from 2:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
intermittently throughout the remaining day.
It is with my hope that neighbors who believe it is their right to have these animals grasp that the burden of
this nuisance lies with the owners and not the recipients. The recipients of this nuisance should not have
their lives disrupted due to the lack of management by their owners or suffer any retaliation for a complaint.
I whole heartedly support this bill and respectfully request that all Council Members also support this bill in the
interest of residents who enjoy a wonderful and beautiful quality of life the Big Island has provided to
its citizens.
Sincerely,
Ann Fukuhara
714 Kanoelchua Avenue
PO Box 6691
I Lilo, Hawaii 96720
Tclcphonc 808.961.5532
Fax: 808.934.8589
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