The following was sent to the members of The Hawaii County Council: The Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is strongly in favor of the county of Hawaii’s Bill 101. In 2012, the National AAP essentially changed the way pediatricians around the world have viewed the danger of pesticides. All pediatricians have been trained in recognizing and treating actual poisoning by pesticides caused by ingesting or being inadvertently sprayed. In 2012, the AAP prod

The Hawai'i County Council has one chance to override Mayor Kim's veto of Bill 101, prohibiting the use of toxic herbicides on county owned parks and roadways. It is important that supporters of Bill 101 show up at the Council Chambers to show their concern that Mayor Kim changed his mind after being lobbied by corporate interests. Come and tell the County Council that passing Bill 101 is the will of our people, their constituents, whom they have a responsibility to represent