07-01-2008, 03:04 AM
Carey...I believe you hit the nail on the head. The reason we have very little public services is because we don't pay for them. Our taxes (with the 40% discount for local residents) are so low compared to other parts of the island, that it seriously affects not only public services but county representation. Puna could have a million people...but if the taxes are still the same....we would still have only 4 policemen.