HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0751.012 2014-2016 Apr 29, 2016
Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Aloha Council Member Onishi,
I write to express my opposition to Bill 165 which would add a County
of Hawaii surcharge of one-half percent on top of the current 4.0 "` :�'7
General Excise Tax.
While I recognize and appreciate the need to raise additional revenues
for the County of Hawaii, I strongly believe the proposal is extreme
and would have an adverse and negative impact on Hawaii's hard working
families, homes, rentals, and our communities.
Let's not forget Hawaii's General Excise Tax is regressive.
Lower-income families pay a larger percentage of their total income in
General Excise Tax than other families that may be proportionately
less.
I urge you to vote NO on Bill 165 this Tuesday! We are counting on you
to do what's right and fair.
Warmest aloha!
Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts on this important
matter in advance of Tuesday's vote.
Mahalo,
Ms. Tanya Power
75-142 Kamilo St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-3031
(808) 960-6060
tanya@tanyapower.com
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