HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-28 Letter to Sylvia Luke re HB 575 HD1 Relating to Public LandsHarry Kim
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February 28, 2017
Representative Sylvia Luke
Finance Committee
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Luke and Members:
RE: HB 575, HD1
Relating to Public Lands
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in favor of the intent and purpose of HB
575, HD1.
The County of Hawai'i is in support of lease extensions under appropriate
circumstances. Our understanding is that this bill is a continuation of a bill enacted in
2011, Act 219, which allowed resort and hotel leases to be extended beyond the limit
that normally restricts public land leases used for economic purposes. We believe that
Act 219 was successful in meeting legitimate economic development needs, and
therefore support its application to other leases used for economic purposes.
We defer to the Committee as to the appropriate restrictions that should be
placed on such extensions.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor
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