Hawaii Gov on how county refusal to assist incurred fund raid
Kona, Hawaii – Video by Baron Sekiya, Hawaii247.org
The Governor of Hawaii spoke frankly during an address to the Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce a few days ago, explaining the political motives behind recent state and county conflicts.
Linda Lingle explained her disappointment in the mayors of Hawaii’s four counties for not helping her to negotiate with the government employee unions during recent budget balancing efforts. Lingle says all the mayors are unwilling to stand up in opposition to the unions, because she says it was by union support that they were elected into office.
Lingle said that because of the county’s failure to negotiate a better deal for taxpayers with union officials, and because of the looming budget shortfall, the county share of the TAT – or transient accommodations tax – became fair game.
As one retaliatory tax begets another, the governor mentioned the harm that could come from a legislative alternative to raise the general excise tax. A 25% hike in the GET would result in an estimated loss of a thousand jobs, according to Lingle.
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I think that she’s not looking at the perspecitive that Labor Unions “ARE” the people who are not “EXEMPT MANAGEMENT”. No one can get replaced without due process of being subordinate. So, what is she doing to get the Mayor’s to compromise? I don’t think she’s aware she’s on the spot! What kinda deals can she offer with the counties? Try approving some of the bills that have been pending in their counties quickly!
Also, last April 2009, the State of Oahu was granted 4 million dollars to provide opportunities to redivise the quality of life for homeless individuals. What happened to the funds? I hope it didn’t go into the improvement of “landscaping, art work and rebeautification” of our public state/city beach parks and facilities. Or did we have to pay the water bill to the Board of Water Supply for the free water the transients and tourists use at the beach parks? Hmmmm?