HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0489.359 2018-2020 From: thaliadavis(@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Thalia Davis
To: Council TestimonX
Subject: Testimony in Support of Bill 101
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Date: Monday,Qctober 14,2019 3:48:52 PM
Dear Hawaii Council,
We ask that you vote in favor of bili 101 for the future of our island,the oceans and waterways,and our keiki.
I ask you to please support bill 101 that would prohibit the use of toxic pesticides and herbicides on all county
owned parks,roads,bikeways,sidewalks,trails,drainageways,and waterways.
The bill allows for a 3 year transition period,establishes a Vegetation Management Transition Committee to guide
the conversion to organic practices,and calls for a complete prohibition on synthetic pesticides on County-owned
land beginning Jan. 1,2023.
Toxic pesticides and herbicides are harmful to human and environmental health.Organic land management practices
can replace the use of chemicals and allow us to be better stewards of the land.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thalia Davis
78-7234 Puuloa Rd Kailua Kona,HI 96740-9714
thaliadavis@me.com
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