HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0990.047 1996-1998
November 13, 1998
County Council Finance Committee
Aaron Chung, Chairperson
25 Aupum St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Chung:
I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen who strongly supports Federal grant money to
be utilized for marijuana enforcement efforts, including the eradication program. I am
aware that it is very costly for the county to continue this program. However, the costs for
not having marijuana enforcement programs would greatly exceed dollars or cents. It has
been documented that marijuana growers have threaten people, injured land owners, and
there have even been instances where people are killed over marijuana disputes.
I am also concerned about the message we would be sending our children if we don't
accept Federal money to address the drug problem on our island. I understand that the
police department will continue to fight this problem. I believe that in order for them to do
this, they will need all the help and resources that they can get. Now is your chance to
make federal funds available to them so they can be as effective as possible in fighting our
drug problem.
Sincerely,
Cami Yost
Big Island Resident
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