HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0990.044 1996-1998
Post Office Box 10
Honokaa, Hawaii
96727
November 14, 1998
County Council Finance Committee
Mr. Aaron Chung, Chairperson
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Chung:
The Hamakua Safety Council would like to go on record of full
support on Resolution No. 328-98, Communication No. 990, which
would accept federal grant money for enforcement efforts,
including the eradication program.
Representing the Hamakua District, marijuana has been a "back-
yard" problem for a long time. Many of the problems of this
community are related to marijuana growing, use and distribution.
It has been a real concern for many families for years.
The eradication program has been controversial from the onset
and perhaps not the solution, however, it sure helps. Cutting
such a program would again put the County of Hawaii higher on
the list of "favored" by the growers of marijuana.
Reinforcing an idea by education and recognition of a serious
problem and being able to do something about it, in this case
enforcement, education programs and eradication, can only be
good for this county and the State of Hawaii.
Very sincerely yours,
Edwin Castillo, Jr.
Chairman
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