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Upcountry Issues Topic of Kula Meeting, Sept. 13

Exploring issues that affect upcountry life will be the subject of the Kula Community Association’s meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Kula Community Center.

Farmers Testify Against Proposed Changes in Ag Land Taxation

Opponents say the bill would eliminate the county’s current “agriculture-use value” assessment, changing all agricultural lands to a “market value” assessment. They claim it would result in increased taxes for farmers and ranchers, and “severely handicap” the farming community in Maui County.

Hokama Calls for Parity, Fairness in Ag Tax Assessments

“I am considering solutions to avoid “gentleman-farmers” or those who use farming as a way to obtain tax breaks,” Hokama said.