HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-18 Letter to Karl Rhoads and Jarrett Keohokalole SB 2038 Relating to Board Members JMtv;os Mph Roy Takemoto
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February 18, 2020
Kenekoa/Senator Karl Rhoads, Luna Ho'omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Hope Luna Ho'omaluNice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Keohokalole, 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,
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Harry K.
MAYOR
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