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-;i; •. <br /> ....... <br /> r <br /> - • •' 'i; Wil Okabe <br /> �'4i '• <br /> Managing Director <br /> 4' <br /> Harry Kim • ...1:;\,\A.., <br /> h/aror - --'tom <br /> Barbara J. Kossow <br /> • c••0,•M�Jr e•. <br /> �fDeputy Managing Director <br /> . <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohok&lole Hwy, Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> January 18, 2018 <br /> Mayor Kirk Caldwell Mayor Alan Arakawa <br /> City & County of Honolulu County of Maui <br /> Mayor Bernard Carvalho <br /> County of Kauai <br /> Dear Mayors, <br /> RE: Hawaii Council of Mayors Initiatives for the 2018 Legislative Session <br /> In consideration of the Legislative Bill to address the Sunshine Law, with careful <br /> consideration of the ramifications, and the seriousness of this bill, I feel it is <br /> counter-productive. <br /> I do believe that the Sunshine Law seriously handicaps the County government. <br /> I strongly believe that it would be more productive if we as Counties, request a <br /> review of the Sunshine Law to see how we could still follow the principles of the <br /> Sunshine Law but give more flexibility for County Government to execute their jobs. <br /> Although I appreciate the work that has been put into creating a County package <br /> of bills, I cannot support the approach that is being taken on the Sunshine Law. <br /> Therefore, rather than scuttle the effort of the Council of Mayors, may I suggest <br /> that you submit your proposed letter without my signature. <br /> i cerely, , <br /> ,.._ __ <br /> Harry K� ifx5 <br /> Mayor, County of Hawai'i <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />