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•• IVOF„� Roy Takemoto <br /> .•o. 7�'•- ;Managing Director <br /> p t <br /> Harry Kim «�+' � mss•.. <br /> • <br /> Mayor <br /> Barbara J. Kossow <br /> �Tt os•N'�=' Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <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 18, 2020 <br /> Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair <br /> Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Ways and Means <br /> Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: SB 2713, SD1 Relating to Biosecurity <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2713, SD1. <br /> Two or more years ago, the Council of Mayors identified invasive species as a top-priority <br /> issue that deserves your attention. Our best efforts at the County level are often inadequate to <br /> protect our islands from harmful pests, and limited resources make it imperative that we work <br /> together with you in pursuing solutions to what often seem intractable problems. <br /> Creating a well-funded, rapid response mechanism to deal with invasives seems like an <br /> excellent way to attack infestations as they are identified. Prompt action will almost always have the <br /> best chance for success. <br /> I hope you will approve SB 2713, SD1. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Harry Ki <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />