HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-11 Letter to John M. Mizuno SB 684 Relating to Community MeetingsHarry Kim
Mayor
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February 11, 2019
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair
Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs
Dear Chair Nishihara and Committee Members:
RE: SB 684 Relating to Community Meetings
am a strong believer in sunshine. I also am a strong believer in the need to have an effective
and efficient government, whose elected officials are knowledgeable and well-informed about the
issues that relate to their official business.
It seems to me that SB 684 strikes a much better balance than exists under current law.
Preventing elected Council members from attending public meetings creates a barrier to their
education and public service that is counter-productive. Their attendance at public gatherings should
be encouraged, not outlawed.
I ask for your favorable action on SB 684.
Respectfull - bmitted,
arry Kim
MAYOR
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