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2/23/2022
Maile David, Chair,
Hawaii County Council COUNTYCLERK
County of Hawaii COUNTY OF HAWAII
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Dear Chair David and members of the County Council,
I would like to submit this letter and written testimony in support of Bill 111—Amending
Chapter 19,Article 11, Section 19-90 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Relating to Real Property Taxes.
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As proposed, Bill 111 will appropriate 75°1 of the property tax revenue that is collected
by the County from residential tier two properties in support of programs aimed at addressing
our community's mounting homeless challenges.
As a long-standing committed business stakeholder in our community and a vested
partner of some of the programs working on solutions for our homeless and vulnerable
populations, we have had the honor and privilege to collaborate and contribute to the efforts
being made on this issue. In working with organizations such as HOPE Services Hawaii and
Habitat for Humanity, we have observed firsthand the many challenges these organizations
face and the need for more financial support. The anticipated revenue expected to be
generated by the passage of this measure would be substantial and greatly increase the
capacity and capabilities of such programs with making an impact and difference on the
growing homeless crisis. This potential funding would not only bring about much needed
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housing solutions but also include possible assistance for other ancillary services and support
for the complex and contributing factors of the homeless problem.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of Bill 111 and I strongly
encourage the passage of this measure for our community.
Sincerely,
Jason Fujimoto, President & CEO
HPM
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