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Areas like Volcano need these charming home stays, especially when our Tutu Pele is up <br /> and dancing in her pit. She is a major draw and people do not want to have to drive at <br /> night from Hilo. It's not even safe. <br /> In light of these concerns, I respectfully request the Planning Commission to consider the <br /> following recommendations: <br /> Conduct an economic impact study to fully understand the implications of Bill 121 on local <br /> economies and communities. <br /> Recommend the removal of restrictions about where hosts live and where guests stay, as <br /> long as the owner is in the same building, on the same parcel, or on an adjacent parcel or <br /> has applied for and received a Non Conforming Use Certificate. <br /> Recommend streamlining the registration process and eliminating invasive requirements, <br /> thereby simplifying compliance for property owners. <br /> These recommendations aim to strike a balance between regulating short-term rentals and <br /> preserving the economic and social well-being of our communities. <br /> Turning away millions of already incoming taxes and billions across the state, a portion of <br /> which stays in Hawaii County is like committing economic suicide. <br /> Itjust doesn't make sense. <br /> Mahalo for considering my testimony. I believe that through thoughtful dialogue and <br /> collaboration, we can find solutions that honor the values of fairness, equity, and aloha that <br /> define our island home. <br /> Aloha Piha, <br /> Cynthia Rubinstein <br /> 11-4003 Hale Ohia Rd. Volcano, Hawaii <br /> 808-224-9191 <br />