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Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2020 7:15 PM j
To: Council Testimony; Poindexter,Valerie; Chung, Aaron; Lee Loy, Sue; Kierkiewicz, j
Ashley, Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt; David, Maile;Viliegas, Rebecca; Eoff, Karen; Richards,
Tim COUNTY CLERK
Subject: Resolution 568-20 COUNTY OF I-IAWAI®I
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Dear Council Members, gate APR a 7 2020
I am writing in strong "Opposition" to the passage of Resolution 568-20 and its companion Bill 151 (Comm.
605 &C-855). There is not enough transparency provided. As it stands, the acceptance and passage of this
Resolution and Bill would only provide a blank check to the State toward any monetary reimbursements..
For example, what is missing and needed is a clear itemized list of all expenses incurred: Airline Tickets, hotel
cost, Police pay for all off island Police Force and meal cost and so forth.
In addition, I was informed that off island Police Personnel were allowed to order anything from the Room
Service Menu, and, they did. Lobsters and steaks were ordered and delivered to their rooms, this is
unreasonable. In light of this revelation, all meal reimbursements should be capped at a cost that is necessary
and reasonable and the same with hotel costs.
Taxpayers need to see exactly what we are being asked to pay for. Simply requesting reimbursements in the
millions of dollars, without an itemized list of expenses and any exorbitant cost is not only unreasonable, it is
down right unacceptable. I have too many unanswered questions, as it stands.
Also, any expenses incurred for after December 31, 2019, should not be considered, period.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela M Williams, BSW
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