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have to terminate our long term lease with our on-site hosts who have lived there for the past 8 <br /> years as well as their employment. We would then be forced to sell our other long term <br /> properties or have to increase our rent to be able to afford to keep them to supplement the loss <br /> of short term rental income. We would have to terminate our 9 employees and no longer direct <br /> guests to local businesses. The worst part of this is our family, 5 kids born and raised on <br /> island, would probably never return to the island as we would be priced out of Hawaii like many <br /> others before us. <br /> I understand you are hearing lots of testimonies and received several similar letters. Our family <br /> is just one story to you. But this is our life and livelihood. We left Hawaii and tried our best to <br /> bring the feeling of Aloha and Ohana to those we are in contact with on the mainland. They <br /> call us the Hawaii refugees in our town, knowing that someday our plan is to return. How sad <br /> that the message that is given to the world is that the State of Hawaii pushes hardworking <br /> families and businesses out with unnecessary and ineffective regulations. I understand you <br /> have some valid reasons and intentions for this bill, I just feel it needs some more thorough <br /> research and alignment, including listening to those impacted, to ensure it is the best for the <br /> county and all of the local community. <br /> Thank you for your time and taking our family, and families we support on island, into <br /> consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Anonymous <br /> Kona <br />