HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 Letter to Donovan Dela Cruz and Gilbert S.C. Cruz SB 1370, SD 1 Relating to CesspoolsHarry Kim
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February 19, 2019
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair
Committee on the Ways and Means
Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair
Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 1370, SD1 Relating to Cesspools
The cost of cesspool conversion is going to be prohibitive for many of our residents, no Tess so than for
those residing on Hawaiian Home Lands. Furthermore, one of the largest homesteads on Hawaii Island is in
one of the most environmentally sensitive areas of Hilo, Keaukaha.
It is therefore in everyone's interest that assistance be provided for homesteaders who must convert to
a septic system or aerobic treatment, or connect to a sewerage system.
I hope you will act favorably on SB 1370, SD1, or provide funding in the Senate version of the Budget.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Ki
MAYOR
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