HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0843.087 2018-2020 COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Fri 3/20/2020 9:27 AM RECEIVED
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Testimony
Date MAR 2 fl 2020
To: Council Testimony
Aloha and good morning,
I am not panicking or spreading/giving into fear. We are following guidelines,washing, distancing,we
are staying home with my immuno-compromised elders in the downstairs ohana and separating our
family upstairs.We are doing our part to keep us and our family and friends safe.
The threat is real-we've seen the impact of what this virus can do unchecked in other communities and
how it has completely overwhelmed bigger populace's than ours...ones with more resources at their
disposal. I am writing because I am simply concerned for my family,friends, elders, basically my island
home because this island is not doing enough. Please can we learn from the rest of the world before it is
too late and do our part to lessen the curve for our island? I understand the economic impact on Hawaii
of closing down businesses or parks or areas where people congregate - I get it. I get it for the world. But
protecting our people is more important, period. Businesses will have to shift how they serve others.
People will have to help each other in new ways.We will come together as we always do to support
each other as best we can.We will bounce back eventually;yes it will take time. But making this decision
NOW is the right thing to do.
Mahalo,
Karen
Comm. No. $14101
Ref. To: Pluft
Ref. Date MAR 2 0 2Q20