HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-31 Letter to Clarence K. Nishihara re SB 2692 County Council members attending community meetingsHarry Kim
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January 31, 2018
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair
Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental,and MilitaryAffairs
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 414
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Nishihara and Committee Members:
Re: SB 2692 County Council members attending community meetings
Hearing Date: 02/02/18 — 3:00 pm; Conference Room 414
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2692.
Although this bill would have direct impact on the legislative branch of
government rather than administration, think it is right for me to weigh in because of
the overall positive imleact this measure would have on good governance. The
principles of "sunshine" an open government are very important, but it is possible to
inadvertently create inappropriate harriers to councilmembers' interaction with each
other and the general public, as well as those council members' ability to gain valuable
knowledge. I would suggest that present law is such a barrier, and that this bill offers a
suitable remedy.
1 hope you will act favorably on SB 2692.
Respectfully sub
itted,
Harry Ki
Mayor, County of Hawaii'.
County of I laNvai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Frnployer