HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0533.055 2000-2002 68-1864 Auhili Loop
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May 16, 2002
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Re: Property tax rate increase
Dear Counsel man Tyler,
I cannot support the Property tax rate increase propsal in its present form, for the
following reasons:
1. Mayor Kim has acknowledged that an adjustment has to be made, between
East and West Hawaii property rates. This is due to the vast difference in
property values between the two. Any adjustment should be dealt with before
any tax increase is made.
2. I do not believe our county government is responding to declining tax
revenues, in a reasonable manner. Specifically taxes should not be increased
for the purpose of making county payroll If adjustments need to be made
within the county workforce to balance the budget, then that is what should
occur.
3. I believe that a disproportionate amount of services, including the
improvement of our roadways, are being done within East Hawaii, with West
Hawaii paying the bulk of taxes.
4. I have stated to counsel man Earlinoff that I will not support him in any
future elections if he votes to raise taxes before other steps are taken to reign
in expenditure. 1 will also encourage others to do the same.
5. Lastly, I believe that all the people of Hawaii Island, not just property
owners, should pay for the services provided by the county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Staszkow
Waikoloa Property owner
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