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• ��e-011%?�.... , Roy Takemoto <br /> dd'N, Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim •I+' , ,! •+•• <br /> Mayor 4'E oF'M•►:sBarbara J.Kossow <br /> • Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 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 4, 2020 <br /> Representative Chris Lee, Chair <br /> Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Judiciary <br /> Hawaii State Legislature <br /> Dear Chair Lee, Vice-Chair San Buenaventura, and Committee members: <br /> RE: HB 2534 Making an appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for <br /> the County of Hawai`i <br /> The Hawaii County Career Criminal prosecution unit has a track record of <br /> success, and for years has been a valued part of our law enforcement effort. It was <br /> previously funded by the State, and we depend on your financial support. <br /> HB 1739 is also on your agenda, making a similar request for City and County. I <br /> see that as an indication that the value of a Career Criminal unit is recognized <br /> statewide. <br /> I urge that such units be adequately funded in all jurisdictions that want them, <br /> both through the two bills before you today, and in your budget recommendations when <br /> those are made. Whether called a grant-in-aid, a subsidy, or something else, the <br /> money will be wisely spent. <br /> Res ectfully Submitted, <br /> 1 <br /> � >� > <br /> A' <br /> Harry Kim <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />