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o;N0r,os - , Roy Takemoto <br /> tlanaging Director <br /> Harry Kim ,•i4l . ft:+, <br /> Mayor ' <br /> ATBarbara J. Kossow <br /> E os'N►a! Deputy A9anaging Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 12, 2020 <br /> Representative Chris Lee, Chair <br /> Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Judiciary <br /> Dear Chair Lee, Vice Chair San Buenaventura, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 2191, HD1 Relating to Lease Extensions on Public Land <br /> HB 2191, HD1 would not require, but would authorize the extension of some <br /> leases of public land if certain narrow and clearly defined criteria are met. The overall <br /> impact of the bill would be that BLNR would have to find, not only that the criteria are <br /> met, but that it is in the public interest to grant such an extension. <br /> Although I am not unsympathetic to the concerns raised by OHA, this bill seems <br /> to be narrow in scope and a balanced approach to the dilemma faced with respect to <br /> expiring leases. If the Committee believes that the criteria for approval need to be even <br /> more stringent, that should be considered, but overall I urge your support. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> ",_k <br /> t. <br /> et-/W `-----..\ <br /> Harry K. <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />