HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0675.228 2022-2024From: Beth Smith
Sent: Friday, July 5, 2024 12:29 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: STRONGLY OPPOSE BILLS 121, 122 AND 123
Importance: High
Dear County Council,
As a frequent visitor to the Big Island, i stay in short term rentals. This allows me to buy groceries and eat at my home
away from home. I could not afford to stay in a hotel and eat out every meal. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TOURISTS LIKE
ME. We spend money and help the local economy. We also pay sales taxes and taxes at our short term rental. Are you
willing to give up this revenue for more government over reach? You have NO BUSINESS telling a property owner what
they can do with their land. Short term rentals help the farmers and land owners to make ends meet, You were elected
to represent all people on the island, not special interests.
Taking this option away will destroy Hawaii tourism. It's illegal and unconstitutional. You should all be ashamed of
yourselves for even proposing this.
Please vote NO on bills 121, 122 and 123,
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Sincerely, Marybeth Smith
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