HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0711.040 2008-2010Yoshimoto, J
From: Ku'ulei [kumu66 @gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:04 PM
To: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii hi us
Subject: Hawaii County Band
Mr. J Yoshimoto,
I am writing this letter to you today to urge you support the Hawaii County Band, The band
has been in existence since 1883. There are members of the band who have devoted most of
their lives to the Hawaii County Band, such as Wendell Leite, who has been an employee for
the County over 60 years.
We service the entire Hawaii Island with public services including the Veteran's Memorial,
Merrie Monarch Parade, Volcano's 4th of July Parade, monthly concerts, and numerous
parades in almost all districts. To many community members, we are the face of the Hawaii
County.
I understand that the County is facing huge financial deficit, but to cut a program like
the Hawaii County Band is a disgrace and a disservice to the Hawaii County. Hundreds of
County Workers, including Mayors and Council Members have come and gone, but the Hawaii
County Band has always remained.
As of now, we are the only Hawaii County workers who are being terminated. Our budget is
$350,000. This is only one percent of the Parks & Recreations budget, even less of the
entire Hawaii County Budget.
Please consider saving the Hawaii County Band for the next fiscal year.
Sincerely,
Ku'ulei Arceo
French Horn, Musician II
Hawaii County Band
PO Box 493
Papaikou, HI 96781
381 -9187
kumu66 @gmail.com
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