03-21-2021, 06:46 PM
(03-21-2021, 07:11 AM)Kaimana Wrote: 1. I don't think that's something you should base your decisions off of. With that line of thinking since we now know Kalakoa isn't going to pay their taxes, nobody should.
2. Is there any proof to this? I'm pretty sure what's happening is that the county is spending money where they think it's need most. If you disagree with that take that up with them or move. Don't stop paying your taxes.
1. I pay my taxes, but I'm not going to pay more than I am obligated. The future of my ohana and neighbors is more important to me than more government jobs in Hilo, a tax break for Shipman, or paying contractors billions for Oahu rail. Perhaps your priorities are different.
2. The County lost a civil rights ruling in 2000 on that very subject. We have had some receptive Puna council members, but ultimately they cannot get things passed with the rest of the council.
3. Please stop telling people to move if they don't like something. Things change, hopefully for the better if we all start paying attention.