After compromising with legislative leaders and Mayor Hannemann , however , she allowed the bill to become law .
Republican governor Linda Lingle initially threatened to veto the bill , believing that money destined for county governments should be collected by the individual counties .
After compromising with legislative leaders and Mayor Hannemann , however , Linda Lingle allowed the bill to become law .
Republican governor Linda Lingle initially threatened to veto the bill , believing that money destined for county governments should be collected by the individual counties .