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February 21, 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 2619 Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney for Hawaii County
The Hawaii County Career Criminal prosecution unit has a track record of
success, and for years has been a valued part of our law enforcement effort. It was
previously funded by the State, and we depend on your financial support for this State-
mandated program.
SB 2179 makes a similar request for City and County. I see that as an indication
that the value of a Career Criminal unit is recognized statewide.
I urge that such units be adequately funded, both through SB 2619 before you
today, and in your State budget proposal when that is made. Whether called a grant-in-
aid, a subsidy, or something else, the money will be wisely spent.
Res ectfully Submitted,
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Harry Kim
MAYOR
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.