HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-10 Letter to Chris Lee and Joy San Buenaventura SB 2038, SD1 Relating to Board Members
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Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 10, 2020
Representative Chris Lee, Chair
Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Lee, Vice Chair San Buenaventura, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2038, SD1 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, SD1 should receive your favorable vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR