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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.003 2016-2018 PI Hi bill 10 STATE OF HAWAII Coto. cm DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTIMONY ON COUNTY OF HAWAII BILL NUMBER 165, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED OR UNEMPLOYABLE VETERANS PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII ral c) a-c BY z MR. RONALD P. HAN, JR. ©- DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES zr: rn JULY 23, 2018 .v *' to Aloha Council Chair Poindexter and Council Vice Chair Eoff, and Council members of the County of Hawaii: I'm Ron Han, Director of the State Office of Veterans Services. I appreciate this opportunity to provide written testimony in support of County of Hawaii Bill 165. This bill amends Chapter 19, Article 10, of Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to real property tax exemptions for disabled or unemployable Veterans. With over 121,000 Veterans residing in the State of Hawaii of which 3,075 (Source: Veterans Affairs (VA) State Summary) are VA 100% disabled rated, those who are eligible and reside in the County of Hawaii will be able to utilize this property tax exemption pursuant to qualifying and eligible documentation verified by the VA. These VA 100% disabled rated Veterans incurred lasting service connected wounds and disabilities while serving in their respective military service component and specialty. The County of Hawaii's continued recognition and support in measures such as this one provides a lasting tribute to these Veterans who have protected, sustained liberty and freedom and enabled us to live freely in this great State and Nation. Thank you for this opportunity to offer my comments and for your unwavering support for our Veterans and their loved ones. COMM No. C1146q Ref. To: P F Ref. Date It ;,