HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-03 Mayor Harry Kim's testimony re HB 830Harry Kim
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February 3, 2017
Representative Richard H.K. Onishi, Chair
Committee on Tourism
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Onishi and members:
Thank you for this opportunity to testify against 1-113 830. If I am reading HB830 correctly,
it would simply eliminate TAT funding for the City and County of Honolulu.
Although the four counties are not in entire agreement as to what is the "right" amount
of TAT that should be apportioned to the counties, I think we all agree that the TAT is
critical to every county's ability to balance its budget. With that in mind, we stand united
in urging the Legislature not to reduce the funding for any county.
Please help us as we work together, counties and State, in serving our mutual
constituents.
R s ectfully submitted,
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Harry Ki��
Mayor
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