My name is Jo Merchant from Fishkill, New York. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Jo Merchant
supporter of and donor to Lanai Feral Cat Control

From: Dana Dolan <danadolan1@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:53:32 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Please help fund the Lanai Cat Sanctuary

Dear BFED Committee,

Aloha, my name is Dana Dolan. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna’i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

On a more personal note, I have visited the Sanctuary 6 times from Colorado. I have a personal connection of the island of Lana’i as my great grandmother was the Postmistress on the island working for George Munro in the early 1900s. My grandmother grew up on the island in the 1920s. I love what the Sanctuary does for cats and birds, and also employs several residents on the island. Visiting there has given me the happiest days of my life. Please continue to support this wonderful place, and protect this precious island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Mahalo,
Dana Dolan

From: Brittney Schebler <brschebler@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:13:37 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear Council Members,

My name is Brittney Schebler. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island. The Lanai Cat Sanctuary holds a special place in my heart as it is where my fiance and I were engaged last year! The work they do is extremely important and we hope you see that too.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Brittney Schebler

Testimonies received from BFED Committee.

From: April Proper <aproper@costco.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:29 AM
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear BFED Committee,

My name is April Proper. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
April Proper

From: prquzit16 <prquzit16@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 2:50:26 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Lanai Cat Sanctuary

Dear Councilmembers,

My name is Catherine Burchell. I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was fortunate to visit Lahaina, Maui in April 2022 specifically to take the boat to Lanai Cat Sanctuary after seeing their story on CBS News a few years earlier. It was on my Bucket List. While on the boat I met a little boy whose parents were taking him to the Sanctuary as a birthday gift. I bet it was a birthday he’ll never forget as I know I will never forget my day. Perhaps you don’t realize how many lives the Sanctuary has touched, especially the Cats.

I have made small donations since I visited but have five cats of my own and know the cost of caring for them. I’m writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island especially since they have proven their value over a number of years.

Also, I did not realize the Sanctuary’s impact on the bird population until I visited. The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Without your support all their work over the past 10 year plus will be in jeopardy as unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats will once again overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Catherine Burchell

From: Lindsay Orman <lindsay.orman@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 8:49:44 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear Chair Sugimura, Vice-Chair Kama, and Members of the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee,

My name is Lindsay Orman. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Lindsay Orman

From: Jonathan Simon <jnsimon@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 6:33:27 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Fw: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Jonathan Simon <jnsimon@yahoo.com>
To: Alice.Lee@mauicounty.us <Alice.Lee@mauicounty.us>; Yukilei.Sugimura@mauicounty.us <Yukilei.Sugimura@mauicounty.us>; Tasha.Kama@mauicounty.us <Tasha.Kama@mauicounty.us>; Thomas.Cook@mauicounty.us <Thomas.Cook@mauicounty.us>; Gabe Johnson <Gabe.Johnson@mauicounty.us>; Tamara.Paltin@mauicounty.us <Tamara.Paltin@mauicounty.us>; Keani.Rawlins@mauicounty.us <Keani.Rawlins@mauicounty.us>; Shane.Sinenci@mauicounty.us <Shane.Sinenci@mauicounty.us>; Nohe.Uu-Hodgins@mauicounty.us <Nohe.Uu-Hodgins@mauicounty.us>; Nikki Perry <nikki@lanaicatsanctuary.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 09:26:39 PM PDT
Subject: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear Councilmembers,

My name is Jonathan Simon. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island. We have visited the sanctuary on our annual trips to Maui county, and adopted Lloyd, a 1 year old black shorthair. While we sponsor the sanctuary every year, I don't think individual contributions can cover the expense of food, medicine, etc. for the more than 800 cats including over 200 cats displaced by the Maui fire.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, they contribute to saving endangered birds, particularly ground birds, by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas. Unsterilized sexually mature female cats can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

Mahalo,

Jonathan Simon

From: LISA SIMON <lisamk@phoenixedu.onmicrosoft.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 6:30:52 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: $285,000 Lana’i Feral Animal Control

Dear Councilmembers,

My name is Lisa Simon. I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

We continue to donate and love our adopted (in our home) cat from the sanctuary, as well as our two adopted in place kitties.

Thank you,
Lisa Simon

From: Alma Tassi <abtassi@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 6:02:28 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee
Subject: Testimony in support of Maui Economic Development Board’s Economic Development Grant.

My name is Alma Tassi and my 7th grade daughter got to benefit from the MEDB’s grant receiving enrichment classes 3 times a week at her school Lokelani Elementary. I’ve seen her interest in STEM and technology grow as well as she’s developed new skills in storytelling, media, and entrepreneurship. She attended a two day STEM conference on Oahu and could not stop talking about what she saw and learned. I hope the County will continue this program so other students can benefit!
Alma Tassi
Kīhei

From: Frank D. Eppelheimer <fdeppel@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 4:42:04 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Subject: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear BFED Committee,

Our names are Frank & Maryann Eppelheimer. We are writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Frank & Maryann Eppelheimer

From: prquzit16 <prquzit16@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 4:37:02 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>; Prquzit16 <Prquzit16@gmail.com>
Subject: FW: Please Add $285,000 to FY25 Budget for Lanai Feral Cat Control

Dear Councilmembers,

My name is Catherine Burchell. I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was fortunate to visit Lahaina, Maui in April 2022 specifically to take the boat to Lanai Cat Sanctuary after seeing their story on CBS News a few years earlier. It was on my Bucket List. While on the boat I met a little boy whose parents were taking him to the Sanctuary as a birthday gift. I bet it was a birthday he’ll never forget as I know I will never forget my day. Perhaps you don’t realize how many lives the Sanctuary has touched, especially the Cats.

I have made small donations since I visited but have five cats of my own and know the cost of caring for them. I’m writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island especially since they have proven their value over a number of years.

Also, I did not realize the Sanctuary’s impact on the bird population until I visited. The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Without your support all their work over the past 10 year plus will be in jeopardy as unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats will once again overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Catherine Burchell

From: Cara Diaconoff <cdiacono@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 3:47:16 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
To: BFED Committee <BFED.Committee@mauicounty.us>
Cc: Lanai Cat Sanctuary Development <development@lanaicatsanctuary.org>
Subject: Please be sure to fund the Lanai Cat Sanctuary

Dear BFED Committee--

My name is Cara Diaconoff. As a past visitor to the island of Lāna'i and to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, I am writing to request that you add $285,000 to the Lāna'i Feral Animal Control line item in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and award it to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary so they can continue to provide feral cat services on the island.

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary has not only reduced the feral cat population on Lāna'i, but they are a leader in the industry for their progressive approach to saving endangered birds by providing humane solutions for cats predating in protected areas.

Unsterilized female cats in Hawaii that are 6 months or older can have up to 3 litters a year, with 3-5 kittens per litter. Without the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, feral cats would overrun the island of Lāna'i.

If the Lanai Cat Sanctuary does not receive the funding needed to continue accepting all feral and unwanted cats, it will severely impact the progress the island of Lāna'i has made in controlling the feral cat population and protecting the native and endangered birds on the island.

Thank you,
Cara Diaconoff