HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-03 Letter to Sylvia Luke re SB26, SD1 Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County
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Harry Kim
Mayor
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April 3, 2017
Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair
Committee on Finance
State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Luke and Committee Members:
RE: SB26, SD1
Making an Appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for
Hawaii County
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 26, SD1.
The Career Criminal Prosecution unit is mandated by state law, and our
prosecutors have told me that it has proven to be an invaluable tool in fighting crime in
Hawaii County. Since mandated by the State, it should continue to be funded by the
State, and we genuinely believe that the entire State benefits from its accomplishments.
We appreciate your hearing this bill, and urge its passage with appropriate
funding and effective date.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor