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From: Simmy
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 7:23 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Oppose Bill 153 Meeting of May 4, 2022
Aloha County Council,
I wish to oppose this Bill because taxing anymore to property taxes is overwhelming. The tax assessment has risen so
much, many locals who own land also struggle . Soon, they won't be able to pay the taxes and then foreclosures, and
they lose their properties and they will be homeless, and struggle to find affordable housing.
Like a crazy circle, and you are once secured then you're not.
Owners who have investment properties have to pay higher taxes,then they raise the rents. Insurance keeps going up,
utilities as well.
I totally understand the need for more support and money needed for housing needs. And thank you for trying to
address and solve the problem!
BUT, PLEASE GO AFTER THE MONEY FROM THE STATE.
I read the newspaper today and saw 'AFFORDABLE HOUSING MEASURE PASS" Seven bills that will go before
Gov. David Ige for his final consideration would appropriate nearly 1 BILLION FOR VARIOUS HOUSING
PROGRAMS, ESTABLISH LEGAL PROTECTION FOR LOW INCOME RENTERS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES, AND MORE!! $$$ This is Good News for Everyone!!
PLEASE READ THIS AND USE THESE FUNDS INSTEAD.
https://vwvw.westhawai itoday.com/2022/05/03/hawaii-news/affordable-housing-measures-pass/
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Mahalo! Appreciate All you Do ry:
Simmy McMichael
Kailua Kona
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