HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-15 Bill 121 Cathy Fedak From: Cathy Fedak
To: LPCtestimony
Subject: I am opposed to"TAR Ordinance"Bill 121
Date: Monday,April 15,2024 10:50:41 AM
Aloha Councilmembers,
I am opposed to"TAR
Ordinance" Bill 121 for the following concerns:
This bill takes private property rights away from homeowners who should be able to use their
For residential purposes regardless of length of tenancy or
number of occupants.Also,the County should not
dictate to private property owners which parts of their
home they may occupy, or rent, or how many visitors they
may allow.
I am 100%against increasing the minimum duration for short-term
rentals from 30 to 180 days.This new County regulation directly conflicts with State law.
It unfairly strips many homeowners of their current
usage rights, impacting the value and utility of their
properties.
Bill 121's exemptions, by focusing on specific professional
groups, such as health care workers, even as outlined in
state legislation, inadvertently create a discriminatory
framework.This selective approach overlooks the broader
spectrum of housing needs.
Additionallythe penalty for violation
of the TAR Ordinance is unreasonably punitive.
Finally until Ordinance 2018-114 is proven effective in preserving
the character of our residential and agricultural areas,
reducing speculative investment in properties within these
markets, and adding to housing availability for residents,
further regulatory changes should NOT be considered.
In conclusion,the freedom to buy, sell, and utilize
property, as protected in the 5th Amendment, underlies all
real estate transactions and markets.Any restrictions
placed on a property owner from realizing the highest and
best use of that property hinders economic growth and
development and reduces freedoms inherent in our society.
We understand that the solution to providing attainable and
affordable housing is not easily achieved.
Thank you, Cathy Fedak
Cathy Fedak RB 24192
Phone: (808) 936-3982
Fax: (808) 965-9916
Email: Cathy@CathyFedak_com
Web: www_CathyFedak_com
Hilo Bay Realty, LLC
15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd. I-2
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778