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MUNEO SAMESHI,MA
Council Member OF...
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County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
October 19 , 1979
Mr. Kimiaki Sakata, Chairman
Charter Review Commission
Hawaii County
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
It is with great concern that I_ have to write this letter to warn
the Charter Commission about its ongoing publicity campaign
endorsing the proposed amendments which have not yet been approved
by the voters and to say the least are very controversial.
The Commission can only attempt to educate the public and not .
take positions . I plan personally to purchase advertisement with
my own funds to state my positions and recommendations and do
not believe it is fair or legal for the Commission to use taxpayers
monies other than to educate the people., Endorsing specific
amendments by the Commission is illegal.
It may be worth your while to check the fluoridation referendum
whereby the County Council at that time was barred from campaign-
ing for the sustaining of the fluoridation ordinance which they
supported using public funds.
Please note that I am in the process , of appealing to the courts
the reapportionment proposed as it will dilute West Hawaii ' s
representation on the Council.
Due to these circumstances , I strongly recommend that the election
be postponed until suchtime as these problems are resolved.
Very truly yours,
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