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From: Cathy Fedak To: LPCtestimony Subject: I am opposed to"TAR Ordinance"Bill 121 Date: Monday,April 15,2024 10:50:41 AM Aloha Councilmembers, I am opposed to"TAR Ordinance" Bill 121 for the following concerns: This bill takes private property rights away from homeowners who should be able to use their For residential purposes regardless of length of tenancy or number of occupants.Also,the County should not dictate to private property owners which parts of their home they may occupy, or rent, or how many visitors they may allow. I am 100%against increasing the minimum duration for short-term rentals from 30 to 180 days.This new County regulation directly conflicts with State law. It unfairly strips many homeowners of their current usage rights, impacting the value and utility of their properties. Bill 121's exemptions, by focusing on specific professional groups, such as health care workers, even as outlined in state legislation, inadvertently create a discriminatory framework.This selective approach overlooks the broader spectrum of housing needs. Additionallythe penalty for violation of the TAR Ordinance is unreasonably punitive. Finally until Ordinance 2018-114 is proven effective in preserving the character of our residential and agricultural areas, reducing speculative investment in properties within these markets, and adding to housing availability for residents, further regulatory changes should NOT be considered. In conclusion,the freedom to buy, sell, and utilize property, as protected in the 5th Amendment, underlies all real estate transactions and markets.Any restrictions placed on a property owner from realizing the highest and best use of that property hinders economic growth and development and reduces freedoms inherent in our society.