HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0675.311 2022-2024July 5, 2024
Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use and Development
Re: Bill 121
Aloha, Chair Kimball and all the County Council Members:
Today I am testifying as an private citizen regarding Bill 121 and the recent amendments put forth by
the Council. While I do not believe that regulating short term rentals will result in more housing
availability or more affordable housing I do believe that this bill is moving in the right direction. I
especially appreciate the change from 180 days to 30 days and changing "affidavit" to declaration
in the registration process.
I would still like to see some additional changes such as, a clearer definition of "Hosting Platform"
for reporting purposes; changes in the definition of "event" and "gathering," and eliminating the
requirement for site drawings and floor plans for registration.
In addition, I urge the council to approve Council person Kierkiewicz's Resolution 556 to implement
a thorough Economic Impact Study.
So today, with the additional changes that I and others have suggested, I can give conditional
support for Bill 121. It has been encouraging to seethe amendments to the bill recently put forth
and to see a willingness by County Council to work with the public. Thank you for your time and
efforts.
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