HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-31 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Kevin Miller Testimony From: hawaiitodavCcbvahoo.corn
To: WPCtestinnonv
Subject: Bill121
Date: Sunday,March 31,2024 6:46:27 PM
I strongly support Bill 121.TARS have raised local housing costs significantly.I also support an amendment that
units have to be permitted by the county(not just an affidavit that they are safe).I see new ag owners whose past
owners used to rent out their unpermitted coffee shacks at low prices to locals now rent out 4-6 units with a shared
bathroom and kitchen at over$150 per day each to tourists. I still have working friends who rent these units at$800
to$900 per month but the owners are elderly.When they pass,there will be nowhere affordable left. Where will our
small businesses be then?How many more workers will be forced to sleep in their cars or move away?
The excessive tourism that airbnbs promote takes a huge toll on our environmental and infrastructure resources. It
puts tourists in rural areas with few lifeguarded beaches while adding little to the local economy.I have two friends
who work in the Airbnb industry as on-property hosts. They are disgusted with the travelers'trips to Costco and
how little they spend on the local economy as well as the enormous profits the homeowners are making. However,
my friends work there in order to have a place to sleep.
Finally,It is proven that housing instability exacerbates mental health issues,substance abuse,and family conflict
with children being raised in these high-risk environments. Where is the harm prevention and care for our local
families?
I know that TAR owners will be there in full force to testify and you will be urged to reject Bill 121.Please stand
strong for our community's sake.Promote the local way;People before profits
Thank you,
Kevin Miller