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7--- ' Roy Takemoto <br /> • Vos----..\\\ <br /> --�p �. <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim : *i <br /> n� t. �/'*: <br /> Ala}or <br /> +r is,:;��.: Barbara J. Kossow <br /> *i•oF' N►�:` Deputy Managing 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 21, 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 2623, SD1 Relating to Coffee Berry Borer <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2623, SD1. <br /> As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii Island, and I am informed that <br /> the coffee berry borer continues to be a substantial threat to coffee's economic survival. <br /> Any assistance the State can offer, including the pesticide subsidy that helps farmers <br /> manage the cost of controlling this terrible pest, is much appreciated. <br /> I hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program, extend the program <br /> manager position, and make appropriations for the program and position, all as set forth <br /> in SB 2623, SD1. <br /> Re •ectfully Submitted, <br /> i ? . <br /> Harry Kim <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />