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From The Garden Island:

Bill 2491 has made its way to Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr.’s desk.

County Legislative Assistant Jenelle Hughes confirmed the Office of the County Clerk had completed its revisions of the final draft, which was transmitted to the mayor’s office Thursday afternoon.

Carvalho has until Halloween — 10 working days from today — to sign, not sign or veto the bill.

Kauai County Council Chair Jay Furfaro said that Bill 2491 has been a “true example of the democratic process.” Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Big Isle parks open, workers back in office after shutdown

Kauai wildlife refuge opens today post shutdown

‘So happy to be back,’ say workers at Haleakala park

Study: Sharks boost reef health

Hospice Maui review process at issue in appeal

Jail and probation for copper theft

Lawsuit filed against Hilo Bay Cafe owner

Louisiana man dies near Kaanapali beach

More flights coming to Kona

Hawaiian Airlines to expand service between LA, Kauai

Protesters upset over name change for Waihee Park

Inspection changes could be on the menu

What’s cooking at the fifth annual Lahaina Plantation Days?

Photo: Hanalei taro farms. (pdxjeff)

—Chad Blair