HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-02 Letter to Donovan M. Dela Cruz and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran re HB 1974, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to DLNR/Fire Department PartnershipHarry Kim
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April 2, 2018
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
Hawail 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 Com ittee Members:
Re: HB 1974, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to DLNR/Fire Department Partnership
Hearing Date: 04/04/2018 — 10:30 am; Conference Room 211
H 1974, HD 1, SD 1 would provide a funding mechanism for the upgrading of
firefighting equipment that is used jointly by the State and the counties.
1 have long ieen aware of the outstanding partnership that exists between county
fire departments and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of
Forestry & Wildlife, working to mitigate wildfires in Hawail County and elsewhere. Their
joint efforts have served our communities well and prevented untold damage over the
years.
fully support HB 1974, HD 1, SD 1.
pectfully submitted,
Harry Ki
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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