HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0675.482 2022-2024From: Polido, Michelle K
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:37 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: FW: Property Tax Input
Aloha,
Please see forwarded email provided as a testimony for Bill 121.
Mahalo,
Michelle Polido
Michelle Polido
(808)961-8255
Office of the County Clerk
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402
Hilo, HI 96720
-----Original Message -----
From: Lynn Janata
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:12 AM
To: Polido, Michelle K <Michelle.Polido@hawaiicounty.gov>
Cc: Clerk -Council <clerk-council@hawaiicounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Property Tax Input
Yes please.
Best,
Lynn
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
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> On Sep 3, 2024, at 1:55 PM, Polido, Michelle K <Michelle.Polido@hawaiicounty.gov> wrote:
> Aloha,
> Thank you for your email. I would like to confirm if you are submitting this email as a testimony for today's Policy
Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Development (PCPLUD) meeting, regarding Bill 121?
> Mahalo,
> Michelle Polido
> Michelle Polido
> (808)961-8255
> Office of the County Clerk
> 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402
> Hilo, HI 96720
> -----Original Message-----
* From: Lynn Janata <lynn.janata@gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:28 AM
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>To: Clerk -Council <clerk-council@hawaiicounty.gov>
> Subject: Property Tax Input
> Aloha,
> I recently purchased a home in Mauna Lani, Kamuela on Hawaii, making a significant investment in Hawaii. I
purchased this as a second home, and 1 do rent it out when I am not in residence to help pay the bills. I am a senior
citizen with a disability, and I am looking forward to spending Seattle winters in the sunnier skies of Hawaii.
>
> That said, I am in shock over the non-resident property tax rates, especially on high value homes. Most homes in
Hawaii, especially those in the resort areas, are high value it seems. As a result, I believe the State of Hawaii has
property tax rates backwards. My home draws tourists to the island, and we pay significant fees and taxes associated
with each rental. I would think Hawaii would value this contribution rather than penalize non-resident homeowners by
exhortibant property taxes.
> Please consider lowering property taxes for non-resident property owners who rent - don't penalize us for bringing
tourist money into your state.
> Sincerely
> Lynn M Janata
> 68-1210 South Kaniku Drive
> Kamuela, HI 96743
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