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P\I v � <br /> FROM: Willa Marten <br /> 82-6035 Manini Beach Road <br /> Captain Cook HI 96704 <br /> 808-430-0007 <br /> willa@mcn.org <br /> April 12, 2024 <br /> TO: Leeward Planning Commission, County of Hawaii <br /> West Hawaii Civic Center <br /> 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway <br /> Building E <br /> Kailua Kona, Hawaii <br /> Aloha Commissioners, <br /> As a homeowner and resident of South Kona, I have concerns regarding Bill 121. <br /> With the rising costs of living in Hawaii County and the state, residents, famers, and even <br /> small business owners have been forced to find supplemental income in order to survive <br /> and remain in the homeland they love. <br /> Vacation Rentals have provided safe and viable options for many local home and condo <br /> owners, and it would seem that their property rights would protect them. <br /> Unfortunately, many who have taken the long-term rental option have found themselves <br /> confronted with property abuse and non-payment issues that can take months, even years <br /> to resolve. Local government has not proved to be supportive of owner's concerns or <br /> rights. Many would sell and leave the state before becoming embroiled in landlord <br /> disputes that leave them without income, time and money spent on these resolutions. <br /> As addressing Hawaii's serious housing crisis is at the core of Bill 121 and others, it <br /> would be prudent to create a favorable environment for long term rentals and to consider <br /> the loss of local workforce before reducing or eliminating Vacation Rentaloptions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Willa Marten <br /> Captain Cook <br /> 4/12/24 <br /> Rc'd tJbcg bytd. <br /> ,D1st'd Read <br />