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Yoshimoto, J
From: Cindy Hara Icindy_hilo@hotmail.coml
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 4:08 PM 2009 MY 18 Firs 9 i0
To: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Council Meeting 5/20/09 - Bill 49 written testimony OUfv I t ;x1PJ ill
Dear Council Chair J Yoshimoto:
I am a resident of lower Kaumana, a supporter of our local businesses and charitable
organizations (you know me from the Lehua Jaycees and the American Cancer Society), a tax
payer and voter. And I am writing to ask that you support Bill No. 49, Relating to Public
Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund.
By suspending the transfer of 2% of real property tax revenue to the Open Space fund, Mayor
Kenoi's budget is balanced, and ensures the continuation of vital county programs and
services. During times of economic crisis, it is important to keep people employed, because
workers, like me, contribute to the economic health of our communities by supporting local
businesses and charitable organizations.
.It is my understanding that the Mayor's recent revised budget leaves 55 positions unfunded,
which will make it even more difficult for our county to deliver needed government services.
Please preserve jobs and avoid furloughs to give our communities a fighting chance to recover
from the economic challenges we all now face.
The action called for in Bill 49 will provide a temporary, but necessary, relief. I am in support of
Mayor Kenoi in his request to suspend the transfer of 2% of the real property tax revenue to
the Open Space Fund and I strongly urge you to support Bill No. 49, too.
Sincerely,
Cindy Hara
20 Hoomana Street
Hilo Hawaii 96720
(808) 987-1682
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