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F— W..Ad= <br /> To: LFC[esOmonv <br /> Subject: Opp—n toll 121 <br /> Date: MOMay,Apnl 15,20291:30:01 PM <br /> Chairperson Barbara Defianco <br /> Leeward Planning Commission <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupum St. <br /> Unit 1502 <br /> Hilo,HI 96720 <br /> Aloha Chairperson Lin&Commission Members, <br /> I am writing to you today as a single mom who has invested all of my resources into a vacation rental property in Hawaii.This property is <br /> not just a business to me;it is my retirement plan,my child's education fund,and our medical fund.The proposed changes under Bill 121 <br /> threaten to upend the delicate balance I have worked so hard to achieve for my family's future. <br /> I understand the concerns that have been raised regarding vacation rentals,but I urge the commission to consider the impact of these <br /> regulations on families like mine.The requirement for owners to navigate complex registration processes,invasive requirements,and <br /> potential loss of income due to restrictive measures could be devastating. <br /> I respectfully request that the Planning Commission consider the following recommendations to ensure that regulations are fair and do not <br /> disproportionately affect small property owners: <br /> Streamline the registration process and eliminate invasive requirements that place undue burden on property owners. <br /> Remove restrictions about where hosts live and where guests stay,as long as the owner is in the same building,on the same parcel,or on an <br /> adjacent parcel. <br /> Conduct an economic impact study to fully understand the implications of Bill 121 on families and the local economy. <br /> These measures would help protect the interests of small property owners like myself,who rely on vacation rentals as a significant source of <br /> income and financial security. <br /> I am committed to operating my vacation rental responsibly and in harmony with the community.I believe that with thoughtful regulation <br /> and consideration for the diverse needs of property owners,we can find a balance that b-efits everyone. <br /> Mabalo for your time and consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Audrey Wong <br /> Kailua Kona <br /> Clear chat <br />