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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0739.059 2016-2018Dear members of the Committee on Planning, We all live in a beautiful place that we call home it's why we understand HAWAII revenue is tourism, hi been a small business owner for the last 30 years I contribute with economy of Hilo and I do my part with providing a clean safe alternative lodging for travelers that are coming to the island. I believe without us there would be a niche missing in launching some people don't enjoy spending hundreds of dollars if not thousands for a hotel room when they have no other option. I believe without us there would be a niche missing in launching some people don't enjoy spending hundreds of dollars if not thousands for a hotel room when they have no other option I believe places like myself local bed -and -breakfast are Price economically allow more travelers to come to the island and spend more money throughout the island itself . Please don't give in to the pressure that the hotels are putting on the council to restrict businesses like myself to accommodate guest. Thank you very much for your time Robert Patey Regards, Robert Patey 62 Keokea Loop Hilo, HI 96720 Comm. No�• Ref. To: Ref. Date A PR 2 4 20181' CLERK From: Robert Eatey " TY OP A A 11 To: Council Testimony Subject: Home sharing is important to me Monday, April 23, 2018 3:59:28 AM 1918 APR 27 Date: Dear members of the Committee on Planning, We all live in a beautiful place that we call home it's why we understand HAWAII revenue is tourism, hi been a small business owner for the last 30 years I contribute with economy of Hilo and I do my part with providing a clean safe alternative lodging for travelers that are coming to the island. I believe without us there would be a niche missing in launching some people don't enjoy spending hundreds of dollars if not thousands for a hotel room when they have no other option. I believe without us there would be a niche missing in launching some people don't enjoy spending hundreds of dollars if not thousands for a hotel room when they have no other option I believe places like myself local bed -and -breakfast are Price economically allow more travelers to come to the island and spend more money throughout the island itself . Please don't give in to the pressure that the hotels are putting on the council to restrict businesses like myself to accommodate guest. Thank you very much for your time Robert Patey Regards, Robert Patey 62 Keokea Loop Hilo, HI 96720 Comm. No�• Ref. To: Ref. Date A PR 2 4 20181'