text: Almost every major city in the US has adopted this revenue method with great success.  We surely can come up with some version of this that fits Hawaii standards without summarily scrapping it!  Many cities have grappled with this issue without continually submitting to "greedy, self-seeking, tax and spend politicians" that are so eager to take our money.  It is only fair that business be more involved in helping to pay for our expenses in a win-win situation.