HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0489.566 2018-2020 From: Michael Muench
To: Council Testimony
Subject: I Oppose Bill 101-Relating to Herbicide Ban for Hawaii County
Date: Thursday, November 14,2019 1:42:15 PM 71119 ,'S},` ' E 1,j: 11
From: rnmuenchOl@gmail.com<Michael Muench>
Message:
As a homeowner, volunteer in my neighborhood. Volcano Park Volunteer, and a landowner
and member of the FFCA board I have to tell you that this is PURE INSANITY. ARE:YOU
going to come and help us control invasives along the roadsides??NO!! This is just a show
trial and a verdict that is removed from the realities of life in a subtropical island forest. I am
deeply disturbed by this irrational act by people responsible for the maintenance of this
community and would be motivated to support others who can oppose those who can actually
think to oppose those who vote for this nonsense.
Hawaii County Bill 101 - Relating to Herbicides
STRONGLY OPPOSE
Dear Hawaii County Council Members,
i Oppose this bill for several reasons.
1. Bans products needed for Hawaii County to control invasive species
and plants.
2. The cost, it's unfair to force taxpayers to pay for a Bill that has not
been thought out.
3. It's a precursor to a larger ban; targeted at agriculture and turfgrass.
We cannot afford to lose another farmer over bad bills.
Please consider the impacts of passing a bill of this magnitude without a
plan! According to the Hawaii County Parks & Recreation Director, this Bill
will cost more than $14 Million dollars annually...
VOTE NO ON BILL 1\01 - The costs and impacts have not been considered
before this bill was submitted.
Mahalo,
Michael Muench
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ReF. To: Ptwuncil
Ref. Dote NOV-2 0 2019