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J�SV;of p, , Roy Takemoto <br /> •--(°•L:- �,•- Managing Director <br /> •. <br /> • <br /> .'nom i1.:ft <br /> H <br /> arry Kim <br /> M • ,anor �_ Barbara J. Kossow <br /> 44 os M►e!=' Deputy,tanaging Director <br /> County of Hawai i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 18, 2020 <br /> Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair <br /> Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Ways and Means <br /> Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: SB 2686, SD1 Relating to Taxation <br /> SB 2686, SD1 is somewhat similar to SB 2140, previously heard and passed in <br /> WAM and by the full Senate, but with a different window of opportunity, and with the <br /> added feature that surcharge revenue could be used for disaster relief. <br /> As I testified on SB 2140, Hawaii County has adopted its surcharge on State tax, <br /> and therefore would not be affected directly by adoption of that bill. Nevertheless, I <br /> thought that it was appropriate for me to support my counterparts in other counties as <br /> they face financial issues unique to each jurisdiction. <br /> Now, with disaster relief added to the mix, Hawaii County would see a direct <br /> benefit through flexibility. Therefore, even though SB 2140 already received a favorable <br /> vote, I would ask that SB 2686, SD1 be approved. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> R�p ctfully Submitted, <br /> iljij_74A— <br /> arty Kirk j <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />