04-01-2014, 05:29 AM
Kalakoa: "As one who pays taxes which are redirected to Kona: disagree."
Well, you might more accurately say "redirected to Hilo." Due to the presence of numerous upscale resorts, the Kona side of the Big Island pays a disproportionate share of property taxes. That's the reason there have been several proposals to split us into two counties. Of course, such proposals get nowhere in the legislature due to fears that the same might happen on Oahu.
Well, you might more accurately say "redirected to Hilo." Due to the presence of numerous upscale resorts, the Kona side of the Big Island pays a disproportionate share of property taxes. That's the reason there have been several proposals to split us into two counties. Of course, such proposals get nowhere in the legislature due to fears that the same might happen on Oahu.