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Penalty Fees(Overwhelming Opposition) <br /> VACATION NODES SECTION: <br /> All properties within the approved vacation node map area may register to operate a hosted or un-hosted TAR and <br /> would no longer have to file a NUC(Overwhelming Support) <br /> There should be a minimum number of contiguous parcels that make up a vacation node area (Overwhelming <br /> Opposition) <br /> This website was put in place by council members,why would they shut it down and ignore it if you are trying to <br /> get public opinion? Is it proving that Bill 121 is a bad idea and they are not happy with the feedback? It doesn't <br /> seem very open to public discussion if you are locking one of the only options to weigh in. <br /> Unfortunately, all of these people's voices and comments are set aside because two people from Heather <br /> Kimball's district moved due to STVR(stated in the Big Island Now Article)and who knows what other things are <br /> pushing this bill, maybe hotel lobbyists? Imagine how many people will be unable to stay in their homes and <br /> possibly become homeless themselves due to this bill, it truly blows my mind. <br /> On Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, Economist Paul Brewbaker was on Sunrise Hawaii News Now discussing the <br /> health of Hawaii's economy, and the upcoming annual forum on Pacific-Asia. He said, "Hawaii has become <br /> unaffordable for Japanese travelers."Getting rid of so many STVRs will only worsen this situation. <br /> I would also like to add that I think it is irresponsible and dangerous how loosely the authors of this bill are using <br /> the words, "GRANDFATHERED IN",to sell it to the community and to other council members. This is very vague <br /> and misleading. It will instantly shut down a ton of STVRs due to zoning and permitting issues which seems to be <br /> hidden in the writing if the bill itself. <br /> I am a stay at home mom of two. I am able to work from home and take care of the needs of my family thanks to <br /> our STVR. This bill would kill all of that for me and my family's future along with so many other families out there <br /> surviving on their small hosted STVRs. I find it ironic that women are trying to take away jobs from other women <br /> just to further they political careers, such a shame and what a legacy. <br /> Thank you for your time and please consider the public's voices and not two Council Women who are trying to <br /> SHOVE/PUSH this bill through no matter what. I look forward to voting for a new county council member this year <br /> along with many other Puna voters! <br /> Guthrie de Bruyn <br /> 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road Unit H1 #208 <br /> Pahoa, HI 96779 <br /> authrie.debruyn(d)amail.com <br />