08-10-2017, 10:13 AM
"Aloha Terracore,
First of all, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We absolutely agree that it is unfair to impose taxes on Puna residents that are not being returned to you in infrastructure and road improvements. This is the biggest concern that we hear voiced from the community.
You may be aware of the politics surrounding this issue, but essentially we are facing a very large opposition when it comes to funding projects in the Puna subdivisions, whose roads are considered “private.” This has been a problem since the 1950’s when these subdivisions were first approved. They were approved under a different set of regulations than subdivisions that are approved today.
As of now, I am not aware of a wat to claim those miles of road that you are driving on your income taxes. We agree that this is not equitable. We are actively researching and exploring options that may not have been explored by previous representatives, in hopes that we may be able to bring in funding for Puna roads.
I am archiving your concerns, which will be helpful when there is active legislation being introduced on this matter.
Are you on our e-newsletter list? If not, I could add your email address so that you receive updates regarding future legislation and what we are doing in the office. That way, when there is something coming before the council related to this matter you might be informed and could possibly testify regarding your experience.
Regards,
Amber Shouse
Council Aide, Office of Jen Ruggles
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni st. Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-8026
First of all, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We absolutely agree that it is unfair to impose taxes on Puna residents that are not being returned to you in infrastructure and road improvements. This is the biggest concern that we hear voiced from the community.
You may be aware of the politics surrounding this issue, but essentially we are facing a very large opposition when it comes to funding projects in the Puna subdivisions, whose roads are considered “private.” This has been a problem since the 1950’s when these subdivisions were first approved. They were approved under a different set of regulations than subdivisions that are approved today.
As of now, I am not aware of a wat to claim those miles of road that you are driving on your income taxes. We agree that this is not equitable. We are actively researching and exploring options that may not have been explored by previous representatives, in hopes that we may be able to bring in funding for Puna roads.
I am archiving your concerns, which will be helpful when there is active legislation being introduced on this matter.
Are you on our e-newsletter list? If not, I could add your email address so that you receive updates regarding future legislation and what we are doing in the office. That way, when there is something coming before the council related to this matter you might be informed and could possibly testify regarding your experience.
Regards,
Amber Shouse
Council Aide, Office of Jen Ruggles
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni st. Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-8026