HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 Letter to Chris Lee and Joy A. San Buenaventura HB 201 Relating to Invasive SpeciesHarry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawai`i
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February 19, 2019
Representative Chris Lee, Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Lee and Vice Chair San Buenaventura, 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,
Harry Kim
MAYOR
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