HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0739.340 2016-2018 p/pc,
COUNTY CLERK COW,751
COUNTY OF HAWAII
RECEIVED
From: Carolyn Green Time By
To: Council Testimony Date
Subject: BILL 108
Date: Tuesday,October 16,2018 7:48:21 AM
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing as I am currently off-island seeking treatment for breast cancer.
I have been a resident of Hawaii for the past 7 years in Kapoho Vacationland. A few years ago we
also bought an ag property within Kapoho Farm lots and created a business for our farm growing
fruits and vegetables. When I come to the mainland, I was renting my house as a vacation rental in
order to help offset it's cost. I have been diligent about paying all applicable taxes and have been
operating according to all state laws. I did this,to start, because the house was already an existing
rental property when I bought it, so I maintained a schedule of renting during the summer and fall
months I am away.
On June 4, 2018, after my family and I were evacuated,we lost our home and our farm to the lava
flow. We came to Boston and I have had a double mastectomy, radiation and continued care. We •
only now have received part of our insurance settlement for our loss. We have plane tickets to
return to Hawaii on January 4th 2019 per my plan with my doctors for my care and when we expect
to have our insurance payments in hand. My kids will restart school at Malamalama on January 8th
Our plan is to purchase another home in the Puna or Hilo area to live as we have been doing.
If this bill passes, I will be unable to purchase a home on the island of Hawaii. I will not be able to
sustain a property with the high cost of living without the ability to rent my home when I travel with
my family,which is always our plan. I sit on the Board for the Malamalama School and promote the
businesses of Puna to my friends and family both on island and those visiting from all over the world.
Please consider those of us who live on the island as legal residents, but travel and use our homes
during those time to supplement our income.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Carolyn Green Boudreault, Ph.D., MBA
14-4911 Kaheka Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
Comm. No. TA-
Ref. To: p PC
Ref. Date CT 15 2018