HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0183.027 2006-2008 Pete Hoffmann, Chair
County of Hawaii
County Council
Re: Bill 55, Draft 2, Kailua Village Business Improvement District No. 1
Dear Chairman Hoffmann,
I strongly urge you to support the establishment of the Kailua Village
Business Improvement District No. 1. for the future betterment of this
community.
Over the decades we have witnessed first-hand the deterioration, graffiti,
neglect and crime ridden area that is our beloved historical Kailua
Village. Everyone should be able to use the village day or night without being
threatened or concerned for their safety. From employees to shop owners to
residents we all have a vested stake in the future of our village.
Today, concierges along the Kohala Coast routinely tell their guests not to
visit Kailua Village due to high crime and unattractiveness.
For the past four years following the success of the Waikiki Business
Improvement District and the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement
District, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District has worked hand-in-
hand with these two entities to mirror their successful examples by helping to
reestablish a quality of life we can all be proud of in Kailua Village. Across the
nation Business Improvement Districts have created win-win scenarios for small
and large communities where individuals who really care, want to get involved
and want to make a positive difference!
Through this legal mechanism the private and public sector will work in
concert to improve and maintain the physical appearance and aesthetics of
public right of ways, increased cleanliness and security.
Now is the time, we have the opportunity to do something positive for our
community and to set an example for others to follow. Please support the
passage of Bill 55, Draft 2 for us.
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