HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-06 Letter to John M. Mizuno re HB 2269 Relating to Mobile ClinicsHarry Kim
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February 6, 2018
Representative John M. Mizuno, Chair
Committee on Health & Human Services
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 329
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Mizuno and Committee Members:
Re: HB 2269 Relating to Mobile Clinics
Hearing Date: 02/08/18 — 9:00 am; Conference Room 329
There are so many good bills for your consideration dealing with the homeless
that I have been hesitant to weigh in on any one in particular. I know that the needs are
great and resources limited.
Nevertheless, I thought I would offer a comment on HB 2269, although I would
ask that you not interpret a lack of testimony on other measures as a sign of
indifference or lack of support.
I support HB 2269, as well as any other initiative that can have a positive impact
on the homeless population, make their lives a bit easier, and move them toward
conventional shelter.
As a neighbor island Mayor, I would ask for recognition that homelessness is a
statewide problem. Since HB 2269 calls for two mobile clinics, I would hope that one of
the two can be earmarked for an island other than Oahu.
Res M ectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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