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From: Kathleen Lisa <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Fwd: Bill 121 <br /> Date: Tuesday,April 16,2024 10:02:23 AM <br /> ---------- Forwarded message --------- <br /> From: Kathleen Lisa<kllt79(a gmail.com> <br /> Date: Tue,Apr 2, 2024, 11:56 <br /> Subject: Bill 121 <br /> To: <WPCtestimony(&,,hawaiicounty.gov> <br /> Subject: The Vital Role of Resident-Hosted AirBnBs in Our Family's Life <br /> I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed changes under Hawaii Bill <br /> 121,which directly impacts resident-hosted AirBnBs like ours. Our experience as resident- <br /> hosts has been overwhelmingly positive,not just for our family but also for the local economy <br /> and the unique experience we provide to our guests. <br /> Operating a resident-hosted AirBnB has been a lifeline for our family. It has enabled us to pay <br /> our mortgage, cover essential bills, and avoid further depletion of our emergency funds. This <br /> additional income stream has provided us with financial security, allowing us to spend quality, <br /> stress-free time as a family. It has also been crucial in covering medical supplies for our <br /> daughter,who has Type 1 diabetes, and allowing one parent to stay home as the primary <br /> caregiver. <br /> Beyond our family, our AirBnB contributes to the local economy. We shop locally,hire local <br /> handymen, and cleaners,thereby supporting our community. Our guests receive a personal <br /> and authentic experience, seeing the love and creativity we put into our home,which contrasts <br /> with the impersonal nature of commercial hotels. <br /> Given these points, I respectfully request the Planning Commission to consider the following <br /> recommendations: <br /> Remove intrusive reporting requirements that could jeopardize the operation of resident- <br /> hosted AirBnBs. <br /> Recommend streamlining the registration process to support resident-hosts better. <br /> Encourage the County to conduct an economic impact study to understand the positive <br /> contributions of resident-hosted AirBnBs. <br /> These changes would ensure that resident-hosted AirBnBs can continue to provide significant <br /> economic and personal benefits to their operators and the broader community. <br /> Mahalo for considering my perspective on this important issue. <br /> Me ke aloha pumehana, <br /> Kathleen L Nemec <br />