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January 27, 2020
Senator Laura H. Thielen, Chair
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair
Committee on Government Operations
Dear Chair Thielen, Vice Chair Inouye, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2038, Relating to Board Members
SB 2038, allowing board members to attend certain named functions, is so
narrow a reform that one would hope it is unobjectionable.
It is a good thing for board members to be as active and educated in the
workings of government as possible, and to the extent that those members are willing
and able to attend a public address by a government leader, we should be encouraging
such involvement.
It seems to me that even broader reform should be considered, but if that is not
feasible, SB 2038 should receive your favorable vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR
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