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Yoshimoto, J
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From: Kasen P. [kason80@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 7:40 PM M9 (IflY 18 fln 9 1.1
To: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Support Bill No. 49
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,
Kasen Pacheco
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