Former Planning Commission chair Denise La Costa is running for mayor promising to repeal Bill 9 that phases out vacation rentals in apartment districts, plus cut various county taxes and fees.
- La Costa wants to repeal Bill 9, which phases out vacation rentals from apartment districts over 3-5 years.
- She claims repealing the STR phase-out would preserve $61 million in county property tax revenue.
- Her platform includes rolling back fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and freezing refuse and water fees.
- She plans to increase homeowner property tax exemptions and redirect vacant position budgets to taxpayer relief.
- The mayoral race includes incumbent Richard Bissen and Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura.
Source: Maui News
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