HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-27 Letter to Karl Rhoads and Glenn Wakai HB 201, HD1, SD1 Relating to Invasive Species
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Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 27, 2019
Senator Karl Rhoads, Chair
Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Wakai, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 201, HD1, SD1 Relating to Invasive Species
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 201, HD1, SD1.
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, HD1, SD1 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, HD1, SD1 be approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR