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The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii values limited and accountable government. As a servant of the people, our state and county governments should perform their essential functions efficiently and justly, so as to avoid waste, abuse and ever-increasing taxes. High levels of taxation limit freedom of choice for taxpayers, discourage investment by entrepreneurs, and raise the cost of living and doing business for all.
This commentary was originally published May 30, 2019, in Honolulu Civil Beat. If Honolulu County ever needed a cap on annual spending growth, that time is now.
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