HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-27 Letter to Donovan M. Dela Cruz and Gilbert S. C. Keith-Agarani re HB 2626, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to Consultant Study on Cesspool ConversionHarry Kim
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March 27, 2018
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 211
Honolulu, HI 96813
Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice -Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 211
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice -Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members:
Re: HB 2626, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to Consultant Study on Cesspool
Conversion
Hearing Date: 03-29-18 — 10:50 am; Conference Room 211
Housing already is barely affordable for many of Hawai'i's people, and the
conversion of cesspools to any other system will be a very costly proposition. If
cesspools are to be abolished in the State of Hawail, it will greatly increase the financial
burden on residents hoping for a home someday.
Therefore, 1 support HB 2626, HD 1, SD 1 in the hope that it will generate ways
to reduce the net expenses our constituents must face. To further that goal, I would ask
that an addition to the list of things to be included in the study should be:
(13) Whether conversion can be waived except where there is a
finding by DOH that drinking water, public recreation, or coral reefs
are at imminent risk of harm.
Re pectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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