MEDIA RELEASE

In his latest newsletter Rep. Denny Coffman has shared the topics and issues he will be making a priority during the legislative session that begins Jan. 20.

Coffman (North Kona, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Honokohau) said:

Issues that are on my Priority Oversight list:

* West Hawaii Community College Campus

* Phase II of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Project

* Hawaii Health System Corp. and our Kona Hospital

2010 Legislative Priorities:

Balancing the State’s budget by eliminating unnecessary government programs or reducing the size of government programs; a focus on core government services. The choice to increase General Excise Tax will be my last choice to balance the budget.

It is extremely critical that the State finds funds to support Food and Energy Security/Sustainability. I will support legislation that places a carbon tax on crude oil shipped into our state. While this will add a few pennies to the cost of electricity, gasoline and other petroleum products, it is the only way that we can fund a transition to long-term sustainability for our children.

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Reach Coffman at:

Hawaii State Capitol, Room 317

415 S. Beretania St.

Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: 808-586-9605; Fax 808-586-9608

E-mail: repcoffman@capitol.hawaii.gov