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Home My WebLink About2020-02-18 Letter to Donovan M. Dela Cruz and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran SB 2713 Relating to Biosecurity •• IVOF„� Roy Takemoto .•o. 7�'•- ;Managing Director p t Harry Kim «�+' � mss•.. • Mayor Barbara J. Kossow �Tt os•N'�=' Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 February 18, 2020 Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair Committee on Ways and Means Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members: RE: SB 2713, SD1 Relating to Biosecurity Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2713, SD1. Two or more years ago, the Council of Mayors identified invasive species as a top-priority issue that deserves your attention. Our best efforts at the County level are often inadequate to protect our islands from harmful pests, and limited resources make it imperative that we work together with you in pursuing solutions to what often seem intractable problems. Creating a well-funded, rapid response mechanism to deal with invasives seems like an excellent way to attack infestations as they are identified. Prompt action will almost always have the best chance for success. I hope you will approve SB 2713, SD1. Respectfully Submitted, Harry Ki MAYOR County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.