HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0751.062 2014-2016 Apr 29, 2016
Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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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
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.
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A business that is making little or no profit pays little or no income
tax. In contrast, the General Excise Tax is imposed on every dollar
that the business takes in, even if there is no net profit after
expenses are paid.
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. Amy Ferguson
73-1094 Mahilani Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-9448
(808) 345-0789
amy@aeferguson.com
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