HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0722.016 2016-2018Murashige, Laura
From: mgracehi@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Michael Grace
<mgracehi@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 6:31 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Strong Support of Bill 102, Transporation Surcharge
Dear Hawaii County Council,
The Honorable Maile Medeiros David, Chair The Honorable Karen Eoff, Vice Chair Members of the Hawaii County
Council Committee on Finance
Hrg: February 6, 2018 at 10:00am
Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in strong support of Bill 102, establishing the Transportation
Surcharge which would establish a one-half percent (0.5%) general excise and use tax surcharge to be used for purposes
of funding the operating and capital costs of public transportation within the County of Hawaii.
This bill could generate revenue to fund projects such as Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, and other
improvements that would support active transportation options, such as walking and biking. Investing in our transit and
alternative transportation options will provide our residents and future generation the opportunity to live in a healthy
and active community.
The County of Hawaii has always led the way in creating healthy communities in the state of Hawaii. If more residents
are able to walk, bike, or take the bus, then less cars will be on the road, ultimately reducing traffic, road congestion,
carbon emissions, and improving air quality around schools and our neighborhoods.
We ask the Council to pass Bill 102 as an important investment in the future of our health in Hawaii County.
Sincerely,
Michael Grace
73 -1636 Ala Imi Loa PI Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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