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From: Kalia Naia <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: STR"s regulation <br /> Date: Monday,April 15,2024 4:48:13 PM <br /> I am reaching out to share my opinion on the regulations being talked about for STRs. I set my life up around <br /> having a vacation rental on my property 18 years ago and have loved the entire experience. Its has been such a <br /> wonderful experience for myself AND my guests. I do no feel it has been taken into consideration just how many <br /> people will NOT come to the island if they are forced into condos or resorts. Maybe this is what you want—to <br /> make Hawaii only available to the very wealthy traveler and cut out the middle class,as that is what would happen. <br /> It is a bit frustrating to have my tax dollars not recognized as being valuable but instead looked upon as though I am <br /> a problem. I will not be renting my home as a long term rental. If that is what I wanted then that is what I would <br /> do. I find it very odd that there has not been a"study"to see how many long term rentals came out of bill 108. I am <br /> guessing VERY few. I feel there are other viable options to build AFFORDABLE long term rentals if you were <br /> willing to support that. My cleaners and landscaper will also be affected deeply. <br /> I respectfully urge you to take a hard look at these points and consider at the very least grandfathering those of <br /> us that have doing this successfully for ourselves AND the State for many years. I am not opposed to some <br /> regulation but what is being talked about is way over the top. It is very easy it seems to me to find the"bad actors" <br /> and take them out of the equation. <br /> Thank you for your consideration <br /> Kalia Naia <br />