Kaua`i Cost Control Commission

On November 14, the Kauai County Cost Control Commission held a public meeting, where they discussed the credit union real property tax exemption. Many credit union staff members showed up to present testimony on this important matter. 23 pieces of testimony were received by the Commission.

This discussion remains ongoing.

Read HCUL's testimony here.

Oahu Real Property Tax Advisory Commission - Testimony Needed

The Real Property Tax Advisory Commission (RPTAC), established by the Honolulu City Council, was formed to evaluate and provide a report on the current City & County of Honolulu real property tax exemptions allowed by law. Although verbal comments are not allowed at the public meetings, written testimony is allowed. Click here to read the testimony of your League, representing all Hawaii credit unions.

Please take the time to submit your own credit union story before the next RPTAC meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, October 24. Please focus on the good things your credit union, as well as credit unions statewide, are doing to further the credit union philosophy of “people helping people,” and the important role credit unions have to play in this time of economic crisis. Testimony can be emailed to cclbc@honolulu.gov, or faxed to 768-1364.

International Credit Union Day Proclamation Signing

L to R: Robin Kim - Hawaii Schools FCU, Jacob Ng - NAVFAC FCU, Mayor Peter Carlisle, Stefanie Sakamoto - HCUL, Drake Tanabe - Hawaii Central FCU.

Congresswoman Hanabusa won't run for Senate

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (D) announced yesterday that she will seek re-election for her House seat in Congressional District 1, ending speculation that she would run for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Akaka. This means she will again face Charles Djou in the election.

Read the article here.

Governor Abercrombie's "New Day" Statement

Click on the link to read the text of Governor Abercrombie's statement on the economy yesterday. Video of his speech is also available.

http://hawaii.gov/gov/newsroom/in-the-news/a-new-day-status-report-to-the-people-of-hawaii-1

Governor Abercrombie Press Conference Today

Governor Abercrombie will hold a news conference at 3:00 p.m. today, to address the state of the economy.

It will be streamed live at www.hawaii.gov/gov.

Reapportionment

New proposed district lines would pit 6 House incumbents against each other in 3 districts:

Jerry Chang vs. Mark Nakashima

Rida Cabanilla vs. Kymberly Pine

Barbara Marumoto vs. Mark Hashem

After acceptance of the proposed maps, they will be opened up to public hearings.