LIHUE — The Kauai County Council announced the public hearing for Bill 2491 will be held at Kauai Veterans Center, rather than the previously announced location at Kauai Community College. The controversial bill proposes disclosure of pesticide use and sets
LIHUE — The Kauai County Council announced the public hearing for Bill 2491 will be held at Kauai Veterans Center, rather than the previously announced location at Kauai Community College.
The controversial bill proposes disclosure of pesticide use and sets up buffer zones for crops of genetically modified organisms.
“We know that many have made arrangements to attend this public hearing on this particular date, so I have decided to keep the (same) public hearing date and time,” Chair Jay Furfaro said in a press release.
The public hearing will still be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Kauai Veterans Center, which will have more seating available than the previous venue. Seating is still on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We regret any inconvenience this change in location may cause, but nonetheless look forward to a respectful, orderly, and productive public hearing that accurately exemplifies the aloha spirit of our Kauai citizens,” Furfaro said.
Those who wish to present their comments on the bill may do so at the public hearing.
KVC is at 3215 Kapule Highway, between Lihue Airport and Rice Street.
Contact Yvette Sahut, legislative assistant, at 241-4821 for more information.
