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From: kanani dettloff [dettloffk002@hotmail.com] ~lU~ ~IflY 1~ RIM 9 21
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 10:13 PM
To: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us
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Dear Chair Yoshimoto,
I am a resident of Hilo, HI, 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 organi-
zations.
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 com-
munities a fighting chance to recover from the economic challenge 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,
Kanani Dettloff
1753 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
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