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March 15, 2017
Representative Dee Morikawa, Chair
Committee on Human Services
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Morikawa and Committee Members,
RE: SB 2 SD 2
Relating to Homelessness
Although we all know that the future of Medicaid is tied into the healthcare debate
currently going on in Washington, the idea that Medicaid could be used to treat
homelessness offers so much hope that it must not be allowed to die without further
exploration.
I would urge the Legislature to take this idea as far as it thinks possible, as soon
as possible.
Homelessness is a failure of our society to meet the needs of all our people. If an
Auditors study reflects the limit of what can be done this session, so be it.
Please do all you can to deal humanely with homelessness, passing SB2, SD2 at
least, and more if possible.
Resp tfull emitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawar'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer