HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0489.436 2018-2020 From: Julie Stowell
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 101
Date: Monday,November 04,2019 9:42:37 PM
Aloha Council Members.
I support Bili 101,with one exception-it should begin immediately!
It is long past time to stop exposing our community to toxic,potentially dangerous chemicals. Please move the start
date so as to begin ASAP.
Bill 101:AMENDS CHAPTER 14,HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,AS AMENDED),BY
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 24,RELATING TO HERBICIDE USE Prohibits the use of certain herbicides on
County owned or maintained parks and alongside County roads,bikeways,sidewalks,trails,drainageways,and
waterways;and creates a transition committee to research and develop alternative methods of vegetation
management.The ban will take effect on January 1,2024
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I had heard that Bili 101 had passed and so I was shocked to see 6 men in protective gear and masks,spraying the
highway outside of Paauilo on Wednesday October 30th.Then I found out that it doesn't take effect until 2024!
Please stop the county from exposing us and our children to any further toxic spraying.There are alternatives that a
could be implemented immediately.
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Julie Stowell
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