HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0751.030 2014-2016 May 3, 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 r .s
General Excise Tax.
This is a regressive tax and will hurt more than help.
It puts a huge burden on our Island residents.
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, homeless, rentals, and our communities. �.j
Please do not pass this!
I urge the County Council to reconsider and VOTE NO on BILL 165 this
Tuesday.
Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts on this important
matter in advance of Tuesday's vote.
Mahalo,
Ms. Gwen Herrington
2410 Kaiwiki Rd
Hilo, HI 96720-9725
(808) 937-9775
gwenherrington@gmail.cam
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