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Bill 121
MLitt C.75
From: Chris Hall L i,
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 10:43 AM o ,
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 121 co mow;
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I'm one of those evil NUC homeowners.
I have a property in which you are proposing to take about 25% of it's value from me. I purchased that
property specifically because it has an NUC, and I have diligently followed the rules. I have placed
signs at my property about the rules, I have maintained my property, and my management works with
the neighbors. I have had one neighbor over for dinner with my family. I even have neighbors who
make noise, disturbing my guests. So, I follow the rules, but yet the council intends to punish me for a
few bad actors' lack of respect. Yes, it's just a few bad actors, not the whole system.
I understand that the NUC is already limited in numbers. There are no more being issued, many went
away during COVID, and many don't get renewed. Why is the council using so much of their time
attacking a fading program? Isn't the NUC program a massive source of revenue for the county?
Shouldn't we be issuing more certificates?
My home provides about $60,000 in tourism taxes and pays almost double the county tax as other
homes. My home provides jobs for numerous islanders that would not be available without the NUC.
My manager circulates about $80,000 in commissions just from my property, providing jobs for
himself and his staff. I support the pool company, landscapers, repair people (repairs are substantially
more with renters and most homeowners do their own minor repairs), and housekeepers (A lot more
than a hotel).
How many hotels will have to be built to offset the loss of lodging caused by eliminating the NUC? On
average, my place holds five hotel rooms worth of guests.
So, if my NUC is no longer transferrable, will the board compensate me for my loss? Will the board
compensate the islanders who lose their jobs? Does the board have a plan to make up for the lost
tourism revenue?
I hear the rules for violations are changing. Are those changes just anti-NUC, or are there additional
protections against false or unwarranted complaints?
Yes, some tourists are horrible, but MOST are very good people. It's just a cost of living in
paradise. Additionally, there are horrible people to deal with everywhere, not just on the islands. We
should all try to remember the golden rule.
Shouldn't we be issuing more certificates?
Thank you for taking the time to read this. ul I�IQ
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Christopher Hall
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