2024-04-05 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Guthrie de Bruyn

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