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May 18, 2009
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Dear Council Chair J Yoshimoto and Council Members, CCIUfv~` rl::'PJ II
I help our local businesses and charitable organizations, as 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,
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Herring K. Kalua
405 Hoopuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Unit 2 Chair, HGEA
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