GENERAL EXCISE TAX SURCHARGE
News Release from County of Hawaii, February 9, 2018
LINK: Information on the proposed general excise tax surcharge.
Schedule of General Excise Tax Surcharge Community Meetings.
• 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb 12, Yano Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook.
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 13, West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 13, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo.
• 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 15, Naalehu Community Center, 95-5635 Mamalahoa Highway, Naalehu.
• 6 p.m. Friday, Feb 16, Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano.
• 11 a.m. Feb. 17, Kohala Integration Center, 54-3853 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaau.
• 2 p.m. Feb. 18, Kulaimano Community Center, 28-2892 Alia St., Pepeekeo.
• 11 a.m. Feb. 19, Waikoloa Middle School cafeteria, 68-1730 Hooko St., Waikoloa.
• 6 p.m. Feb. 19, Pahoa Community Center, 15-3022 Kauhale St., Pahoa.
LEGISLATURE TO EXTEND GE Tax Hike ADOPTION DATE?
These bills have been referred to committee
- SB 3088, SB 1183 and SB 2614
- HB 2587
Feedback and questions can be directed to finance@hawaiicounty.gov.
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