‘Cautiously optimistic’: Kailua Village Business Improvement District updates council
Despite the damage incurred amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District says services in downtown Kailua-Kona will likely go unchanged this fiscal year.
“Looking forward, we are cautiously optimistic that assessment revenue will continue to provide for services at the same level throughout this current fiscal year,” said Ross Wilson, presenting the organization’s annual report to the Hawaii County Council Committee on Finance Thursday. Fiscal year 2020-21 runs through June 30, 2021.
That outlook even considers the closing of restaurants and retail businesses over the past months, including Alley Geckos, Bongo Ben’s and Kona Jewelers, among others as the island struggles without visitors. Albeit some new outlets did open, including Kona Seafood Market and Sweet Journey Soft Serve.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Kailua Village Business Improvement District updates council
