HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0711.222 2008-2010Murashige, Laura
From: John Pezzuto [pezzuto @hawaii.edu]
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 6:47 PM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Testimony for June 7 meeting
To All Council Members:
My name is John Pezzuto. I am the founding dean of the college of pharmacy at UH Hilo and a resident
of Hilo. The college of pharmacy was only started in 2006 but it is projected to stimulate the local
economy by over $50 million per year by 2012. However, this is predicated on the basis of existing in a
vibrant and stable community. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors will not be attracted to come and stay
in a place undergoing decay. As a citizen of Hawaii and a resident of Hilo, I am against the fiscal
reductions that are currently being proposed that will adversely affect our infrastructure and the
wellbeing of our dedicated public servants included those employed by the police and fire departments.
Mayor Kenoi's budget will support and protect our island. I oppose the amendments under
consideration. For the future of Hawaii, I urge you to support Mayor Kenoi's budget.
With thanks for your consideration
John M. Pezzuto, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
College of Pharmacy
University of Hawaii at Hilo
34 Rainbow Drive
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Ph: (808) 933 -2909
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