12.18.24 Weekly Council Update | Property Tax Changes Possible?

Aloha!  Council member Felicia Cowden delivers this week's update, covering key decisions and actions from the County Council meeting.  This week's highlights include:


[0:00] Introduction & Mele: Council member Cowden's opening remarks and visit hoike.org and watch the full meeting for their mele.
[0:40] Appointments & Basic Functions:  Discussion of new volunteer appointments to the Salary Commission and the Board of Appeals.
[1:20] Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan: Details about the $300,000 loan for improvements to the wastewater system, thanks to a $1.5 million grant.
[1:53] Board Appointments:  Updates on appointments to the Western Interstate Region Board (National Association of Counties) and Hawaii State Association of Counties.
[2:20] Resolution 2025-10: Discussion of a resolution addressing community meeting attendance for council members.
[3:15] New Brush Trucks & Generator: Updates on the acquisition of new brush trucks for the Kauai Fire Department and a new backup generator, and thanks to the Fire Department for their work on a recent fire.
[4:00] Licensing Agreements:  Brief overview of basic licensing agreements that the council must approve.
[4:20] Bill 2940: Real Property Taxes:**  In-depth discussion of Bill 2940 aimed at clarifying real property tax assessments and addressing discrepancies in tax classifications, specifically regarding owner-occupant status and potential back taxes for those who misrepresent their status. This section contains important information for taxpayers.
[7:28] Public Hearing Announcement:**  Information about the upcoming public hearing on January 29th regarding Bill 2940.
[7:40]  Concluding Remarks:**  A final message of holiday greetings and a safety reminder for New Year's Eve.

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