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Yoshimoto, J
From: hirata [ckhirata@hawaiiantel.net]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 9:49 PM 26H F119Y 18 An 9 11
To: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: please support Bill no. 49 CCU ,
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Dear Chair Yoshimoto:
I am a resident of Hilo, a supporter of our local businesses and charitable organizations, 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 strongly support 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,
Karen Hirata
42 E. Ohea St., Hilo
Comm. No. q3
Ref. 70:
Ref.' Date MAY 2 0 Z003
5/18/2009