HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0013.045 2002-2004 People Serving People
May 1, 2003
BgardefDirecton:-=DD3 Mr. James Arakaki, Chairperson
Exeatiw Cammtttee
BIII PUNerc-DNak And members of The Hawaii County Council
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DpdgSeMers-"~`"air Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Padl Mann-Treasurt Re: Bill 260 -draft 2
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Board or Directors
Brent GlbNen-Blq Island ProGtlen[
~"`"`°"'"ef The Hawaii Restaurant Association representing the food industry,
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Kam KOenkr strongly opposes the restriction legislation purposed by the County
Comp a~esBarBGnll Council. This legislation would severely damage sales revenues
~BaaL,m throughout the county because the island's economy is dependent
LWD Inc., McDOnald's
Gary Manapo on tourism dollars.
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Arencino's
Tqn M°I! The National Restaurant Association's Executive Summary for
,Ma°;°,,,a,„°te, 2003 shows that since the smoking ban took effect last July, in
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MYrplry's Bar&Gnll with a 3% projected sales growth is ranked the lowest in the nation.
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""e`°""'-"°"`ew""°"`""<' In comparison, Nevada in food and drink sales, whose economy is
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Allied Members
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KI"°`°°°~`"'" The restaurant industry sales in Hawaii have generated 2.5 billion
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MFM F°°d 5e"lee annually. More than 40 million adults in American and nearly 1
billion people worldwide consume cigarettes. The tobacco
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oa ~~~~m~~ industries generate millions of jobs and billions of dollars in net
Garde TOm income annually for all levels of government and private industry.
Cow COIa FPUn[dln of Hawaii p,ny further legislation will negatively impact businesses and sales
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Better Brands revenues throughout the county and state.
naA Dire6tor
Ed Wary
Auntie Pasta's The Counsel's actions of banning smoking will add additional lost of
Advi6pry DlractplS revenue to individual corporations and businesses. During these
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T°°`"""'"'"° difficult economic times such an act is damaging the welfare of your
Derek Censelvs
Euram,n6 community and our state.
Tom Garman
Paratlise 0ewrages
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Hickam Orfirers Club
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Amedwn Eepress EStablishmen[Services With aloha,
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Anheuser BUSCh of Hawall PreSldt',tlt Comm. No.
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a.nrora awn"o~ National 2estaurant Association-Partner
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KamehameM Schools
j Hawaii Restaurant Association
aoberc sm.ll 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 601, Honolulu Hawaii 96813
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