HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-15 Letter to Dee Morikawa and Della Au Belatti re SB 347, SD 1 relating to Mobile ClinicsHarry Kim
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March 15, 2017
Representative Dee Morikawa, Chair
Committee on Human Services
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Representative Della Au Belatti, Chair
Committee on Health
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chairs Morikawa, Belatti, and Committee members:
RE: SB 347, SD 1
Relating to Mobile Clinics
While the House crossed numerous bills to the Senate dealing with
homelessness, SB 347 is one of a few that survived the first crossover from the Senate.
I have been reluctant to single out any particular approach to reducing the suffering of
the homeless population, but it would seem that the idea of mobile clinics has the
support of both House and Senate, and clearly should move forward.
Parochially, when I see that two mobile clinics would be funded under this bill, I
am tempted to ask that one be earmarked for the neighbor islands. I would ask you to
consider that, but defer to experts in this field as to whether the need is so great on
Oahu that both should be located there.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Ki
Mayor
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