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Tax relief offered to property owners who suffered tsunami damage

Any taxpayer who experienced destruction or damage to their real property from the March 11 tsunami should file a claim for remission of real property taxes, Mayor Billy Kenoi announced.

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County plans free residential household hazardous waste collection events

The county is planning Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events on Saturday, April 16, at the Waimea Solid Waste Transfer Station, and Sunday, April 17 at the Pāhoa Solid Waste Transfer Station.

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Mayor Kenoi announces March community talk-story meetings

Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and members of his cabinet will continue their series of public talk-story community meetings in March. The meetings are designed to address the specific concerns of each area. Mayor Kenoi and his department heads welcome direct questions from residents on any subject dealing with County services and issues. 

Mayor Kenoi released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 on March 1, and copies of the Mayor's budget message will be available at each meeting.

The schedule for March is as follows:

Wednesday, March 2 – 6:30 p.m.  Pahoa Community Center (hosted by Kokua Pahoa)

Tuesday, March 8 – 5:30 p.m. Na’alehu Elementary School Cafeteria (hosted by Ka’u Rural Health Community Association)

Wednesday, March 16 – 6:30 p.m. Keaukaha School Cafeteria (hosted by Keaukaha Community Association).

Wednesday, March 30 – 6:00 p.m. Papa’ikou Community Center (hosted by Pauka’a Community Association)

Thursday, march 31 - 6:30 p.m. Volcano; Cooper Center (hosted by Cooper Center)



Mayor Kenoi unveils proposed budget: No tax increase, furloughs to end

March 1, 2011

Honorable Members of the Hawai‘i County Council

25 Aupuni Street,

County of Hawai‘i

Hilo, HI 96720

Dear Council Members:

As required by the Hawai‘i County Charter, submitted with this message is the proposed operating budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.  This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $366,128,670 and includes the operations of eleven of the County’s special funds as well as the general fund.

 This proposed fiscal year 2011-2012 budget is $37,076,328 or 9.2% percent less than the budget in effect when this administration took office in 2008. This budget proposal marks the third consecutive year of our program to reduce the size and cost of government in a strategic, responsible manner that maintains critical infrastructure and public services.

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Deputies appointed to key posts in three county departments

County of Hawai‘i Mayor Billy Kenoi has announced the appointments of three deputies to key posts in the Department of Public Works, Department of Environmental Management and the Office of Housing and Community Development.

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Construction on upgrades to Kea'au public water spigots ready to start

Upgrades to the water service at the Kea‘au Transfer Station will begin Monday, Feb 14. The improvements will include adding spigots to accommodate three or more vehicles to refill at the same time; and lighting and additional parking stalls to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). April 12 is the scheduled completion date.  

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