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Property taxes

Increase tax relief for properties that house Lahaina residents

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council Committee on Budget, Finance and Economic Development on Nov. 16, 2023. _____________ November 16, 2023, 1:30 p.m. To: Chair Yuki Lei Sigimura Vice-Chair Tasha Kama Maui County Council Committee on Budget, Finance

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Adjusting AMI for Kauai’s affordable rental program could backfire

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kaua‘i County Council on Nov. 8, 2023. _____________ Nov. 8, 2023, 8:30 a.m. To: Kauai County Council Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair Ross Kagawa Vice-Chair KipuKai Kuala‘i From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton,

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Institute endorses three Maui property tax relief bills

The Grassroot Institute’s Jonathan Helton testified that all three of the bills were good but also that they all needed improvement The Maui County Council decided on Tuesday to consolidate into one measure three separate bills that sought to provide tax relief to Maui property owners affected by the Aug.

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Respect property rights, remove red tape for Lahaina rebuild

The following commentary was originally published in the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle on Oct. 21, 2023. ___________ The fires that razed Lahaina on Maui have left Hawaii grieving the loss of life, property and heritage in that beautiful and historic town. Now, as volunteers, government officials, and residents begin the task of

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Expand Lahaina tax relief beyond just homeowners

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council on Oct. 20, 2023. _____________ October 20, 2023 9 a.m. Maui County Council Chamber To: Maui County Council       Alice Lee, Chair       Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice

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Allow owner-occupants of Residential A homes to apply for missed property tax relief

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on Oct. 4, 2023. _____________ October 4, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Kauai homeowners could save $150 each from higher exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 20, 2023. _____________ September 20, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From:

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Kauai looks to simplify tax relief, increase homeowner exemption, add assessment cap

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Kauai bills seek to expand property tax relief for affordable rentals

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Bill 59: Provide older homeowners with increased tax exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Hawaii County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 9 a.m. Hawaii County Building To: Hawaii County Council       Councilmember Heather Kimball, Chair       Councilmember Holeka Goro Inaba, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Increase tax relief for properties that house Lahaina residents

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council Committee on Budget, Finance and Economic Development on Nov. 16, 2023. _____________ November 16, 2023, 1:30 p.m. To: Chair Yuki Lei Sigimura Vice-Chair Tasha Kama Maui County Council Committee on Budget, Finance

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Adjusting AMI for Kauai’s affordable rental program could backfire

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kaua‘i County Council on Nov. 8, 2023. _____________ Nov. 8, 2023, 8:30 a.m. To: Kauai County Council Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair Ross Kagawa Vice-Chair KipuKai Kuala‘i From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton,

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Institute endorses three Maui property tax relief bills

The Grassroot Institute’s Jonathan Helton testified that all three of the bills were good but also that they all needed improvement The Maui County Council decided on Tuesday to consolidate into one measure three separate bills that sought to provide tax relief to Maui property owners affected by the Aug.

Read More →

Respect property rights, remove red tape for Lahaina rebuild

The following commentary was originally published in the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle on Oct. 21, 2023. ___________ The fires that razed Lahaina on Maui have left Hawaii grieving the loss of life, property and heritage in that beautiful and historic town. Now, as volunteers, government officials, and residents begin the task of

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Expand Lahaina tax relief beyond just homeowners

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council on Oct. 20, 2023. _____________ October 20, 2023 9 a.m. Maui County Council Chamber To: Maui County Council       Alice Lee, Chair       Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice

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Allow owner-occupants of Residential A homes to apply for missed property tax relief

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on Oct. 4, 2023. _____________ October 4, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Kauai homeowners could save $150 each from higher exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 20, 2023. _____________ September 20, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From:

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Kauai looks to simplify tax relief, increase homeowner exemption, add assessment cap

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Kauai bills seek to expand property tax relief for affordable rentals

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Bill 59: Provide older homeowners with increased tax exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Hawaii County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 9 a.m. Hawaii County Building To: Hawaii County Council       Councilmember Heather Kimball, Chair       Councilmember Holeka Goro Inaba, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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