HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-09 Letter to Chris Lee and Joy A. San Buenaventura SB 2619, SD1 Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County
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Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 13, 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 2619, SD1 Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney for Hawaiʻi County
The Hawaiʻi 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, SD1 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, SD1 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.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR