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From: Leslee Cook,MFT,SEP <br /> To: W PCtesti mony <br /> Subject: Fwd: Written Testimony re:Bill 121 <br /> Date: Tuesday,April 2,2024 1:43:17 PM <br /> Sent from my iPhone <br /> Begin forwarded message: <br /> Date: April 2, 2024 at 4:34:39 PM PDT <br /> Subject: Fwd: Written Testimony re: Bill 121 <br /> Subject: Reassessing Bill 121: A Call for Consideration of Short-Term Rental <br /> Contributions <br /> Chairman Dennis Lin <br /> Windward Planning Commission <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Au uni St. <br /> Unit 1502 <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Aloha Chairman Lin, <br /> As a resident of Hawaii and a short-term rental host since December <br /> 2011, I am reaching out to express my concerns regarding Bill 121. <br /> Over the past 12.5 years, I have not only contributed to the local <br /> economy through diligent payment of TA and GE taxes but have also <br /> played a significant role in supporting Hawai'i's tourism industry. M <br /> efforts have helped thousands of visitors enjoy their stay on the Bi <br /> Island without the high costs associated with hotel accommodations. <br /> The service I provide has been crucial in making Hawaii accessible to <br /> a broader audience. This, in turn, has had a positive impact on our <br /> local economy. Visitors who stay in short-term rentals like mine <br /> contribute to the community by dining in restaurants, purchasing <br /> local goods, and participating in paid tours, among other activities. <br /> This ripple effect supports a wide ran e of businesses and contributes <br />