HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0489.571 2018-2020 From: )effrev Newman
To: Council Testimony
Subject: I Oppose Bill 101-Relating to Herbicide Ban for Hawaii County
Date: Friday,November 15,2019 8:17:41 AM
From:jeffrey@newmansnurseryinc.com<Jeffrey Newman>
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Message:
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, its unfair to force taxpayers to pay for a Bill that has not
been thought out.
3. Its 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 101 - The costs and impacts have not been considered
before this bill was submitted.
Mahalo,
Jeffrey Newman
Ltiiig 14,11
Comm. N?.i
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Ref. Date NOV 2 0 2019