HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-06 Letter to Nicole Lowen & Tina Wildberger re HB 201 - Invasive Species +SY Of rr'
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February 6, 2019
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair
Rep. Tina Wildberger, Vice Chair
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Hawaii State Legislature
Dear Chair Lowen, Vice-Chair Wildberger, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 201, RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 201.
A year ago, the Council of Mayors identified invasive species as a top-priority
issue that deserves your attention. Even our best efforts are often inadequate to protect
our islands from harmful pests, and limited resources make it imperative that we work
together in pursuing solutions to what often seem intractable problems.
HB 201 would put the State and the counties in a better position to fight against
invasives. It would take a valuable tool and make it stronger.
We ask that HB 201 be approved.
Respectfully submitted,�
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Harry Kim
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Mayor, County of Hawai'i
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