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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawai`i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 19, 2019 <br />Representative Chris Lee, Chair <br />Committee on Judiciary <br />Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair <br />Committee on Judiciary <br />Dear Chair Lee and Vice Chair San Buenaventura, and Committee Members: <br />RE: HB 201 Relating to Invasive Species <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 201. <br />A year ago, the Council of Mayors identified invasive species as a top -priority issue that <br />deserves your attention. Even our best efforts are often inadequate to protect our islands from <br />harmful pests, and limited resources make it imperative that we work together in pursuing solutions to <br />what often seem intractable problems. <br />HB 201 would put the State and the counties in a better position to fight against invasives. It <br />would take a valuable tool and make it stronger. <br />We ask that HB 201 be approved. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />MAYOR <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />