I support the funding of Hale Pilina, that has been working in partnership with the County too get to this point to provide much needed housing. Housing is needed everywhere, not just Lahaina, and supporting this project is a sound use of the funds.
Oppose until West Maui is considered first. If we don't fix the housing needs conditions in West Maui then the community will me forced to go outside of West Maui and that would create a greater housing, traffic, and other infrastructure problems. I have already heard from others in the central, South and upcountry Maui, claiming that b the traffic has tripled since the fires.
The Hale Pilina project is worthy of support of from the county affordable housing fund. The wildfires in Lahaina have displaced thousands of residents, but the disaster also has tightened the housing market for all residents, regardless of location. Construction on the 178 affordable units are slated to begin this year to house lower and middle income residents.
I agree that we should prioritize housing projects in Lahaina, and if there is another project ready to break ground this year, it should take priority. But if there isn't, I does not make sense - given the islandwide affordable housing crisis - to hold funds for West Maui projects that are not planned or are years from construction. The affordable housing fund will be replenished, and when the those West Maui projects are ready to receive funding, let's support that.
In addition, there may be Lahaina residents who want or don't mind moving to Central or South Maui or have already relocated that may apply for these units. I don't believe the issue is as simple as "allocate all affordable housing money" to West Maui. There are many factors in play, including the cost, the proportion of affordables and the timeframe for development.
Building another building in an area that may burn down again????
We are in desperate need of rental housing. I support this bill because it will provide people in Lahaina who are all scattered all over Maui with safe housing.
I oppose this bill as we need to focus on West Maui first! After losing everything, I am very worried I will not be able to stay in West Maui and like everyone else would destroy the essence of Lahaina, which would put me into the deepest depression. I love it here, want to stay til my dying days.
I am in support of this bill. I will tell you why:
It will provide 178 family units. 10 Million dollars is what is requested, which is 10% of the total cost. It is shovel ready.
This will not be the only housing project that will be provided. There will be more, much more that is needed. Do not think this is the one and only housing project.
We have homeless families that need housing now. This project will stay in the affordable period for 61 years. 18 of these will be at or below 30% of the AMI; 18 more at or below 50% of the AMI; and 60% at or below the AMI.
This is first in the order of projects ranking ready to move.
Don’t stop the project from moving forward! We have families who are victims of the fires living upcountry, central, south side and in hotels. These are all temporary situations. They will not last forever. This project is permanent. It will provide housing as long as it needs to for those families and others who are also in need of housing.
We already had houseless families and individuals. We will build more housing. Bit let us get the people who are ready to rebuild their homes back on their properties, house the families, kupuna and individuals who need it, now.
I support all houseless people, victims of the fires and anyone experiencing houselessness.
Don’t stop this project from helping them.
West Maui resident rental housing is a priority, however, Hale Pilina is "shovel ready"/ready to go! Many of these families have been temporarily displaced to central, south, and upcountry maui - or - are in hotels. Hale Pilina is being built mindful of families that need a rental. This can serve as temporary rental housing in central until West Maui rentals are built. We are in an overall shortage of affordable rentals on Maui as a whole. There is no reason why Hale Pilina should be placed on temporary hold. Let's get everyone in comfortable temporary rental housing now!
Mahalo for this opportunity to submit support to move forward on Hale Pilina.
I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 35, which proposes the allocation of $24 million for housing projects in central Maui.
As a concerned resident deeply invested in the well-being of our community, I implore the council to reconsider the timing of funding of these housing projects and to reevaluate the allocation of resources to instead, address the critical housing needs in West Maui first.
In light of the current financial constraints articulated by both the county and state, it is imperative to critically assess the decision to allocate $24 million towards housing projects in central Maui rather than West Maui. It is essential to ensure that these funds are directed towards addressing the most urgent and impactful needs of our community.
Perhaps it would be wise to ask the administration to provide a full presentation of their interim and long-term housing plan along with financial projections of costs and infrastructure needs before making such a huge investment into housing in Central Maui.
There is an acute need for long-term housing options for Lāhainā residents so that they may rebuild the community of West Maui. The foundation of economic recovery is dignified long-term rentals and homes for our residents close to jobs, schools and their family support network for childcare and elder care.
By directing attention and resources towards addressing this pressing need, we can ensure the well-being and stability of our people who have been displaced by the August 8th fire.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I urge the council to carefully consider the significant impact of this decision for our community.
I am writing to express strong opposition to Bill 34, which proposes the allocation of funds for housing projects in central Maui. As a concerned resident and advocate for the sustainable development of our community, I urge the council to reconsider the location of these housing projects in light of the pressing needs that exist elsewhere in the county – specifically in West Maui.
The current landscape, both at the county and state levels, underscores the challenging fiscal circumstances, with assertions of limited financial resources. Against this backdrop, it becomes paramount to scrutinize the allocation of funds and ensure that they are channeled towards addressing the most critical needs of our community.
It is essential to question whether it is judicious to commit $24 million to housing projects in central Maui when the greatest community need lies in providing long-term housing solutions for the residents of West Maui, many of whom are still displaced post-fire with no stable housing solutions. With approximately 87% of Lāhainā residents being displaced by the fire and grappling with the challenges of securing stable housing, it is evident that addressing this issue for West Maui should be of utmost priority for the council and the broader community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that the council will consider the profound impact of this decision for the well-being and prosperity of our community.
WE, STEPHEN & PENNY KING OPPOSE BOTH BILL 34 & 35
BUILDING IN LAHAINA NEEDS TO BE TOP PRIORITY FOR THIS FUNDING. THERE ARE A LOT OF OPEN SPACE FOR BUILDING OF HOMES FOR THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA. BUILDING HOUSING IN THE CENTRAL AREA OR IN KIHEI IS NOT WHAT THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA WANT.
THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA WANT TO STAY IN LAHAINA!!! LAHAINA IS HOME!!!!! STOP PUSHING PEOPLE OUT OF LAHAINA
Wow, how can you possibly be serious?
They say if you wanna know what someone’s priority is follow the money.
So by spending $24 MILLION on housing in Central Maui, Maui County is saying that West Maui is NOT a priority.
West Maui has for decades brought in the lions share of tax revenue, and this is how you treat the golden goose? It is spitting in everyone’s face in West Maui, kicking them when they are down on the ground to fund housing projects in Central Maui when most of our residents in West Maui are houseless. At least those who owned a home will be able to rebuild and have a home to go home to once Lahaina is rebuilt. Most of us renters are completely hopeless, what options do we have? I doubt I’ll even be able to afford the new rents in a newly constructed place IF I can even find a rental.
Fund housing in West Maui. Every day my friends and family move away. Businesses can’t even find workers because there are no rentals available. No housing = No workers. West Maui residents are being pushed out to the other side and off island. These decisions will crash our economy. Where’s the interim and long term housing plan and why wasn’t the council and community involved? This administration is failing us. Zero transparency. We demand long term housing in West Maui NOW!
The biggest need is in lahaina, rebuilding there to house people, they are the number one priority. IF the concerned is the house less population in Kahului/Wailuku is growing, that’s because the housing opportunities are here, including finding an affordable place to rent and the tiny house areas. Please prioritize rebuilding what was lost.
The biggest need is in lahaina, rebuilding there to house people, they are the number one priority. IF the concerned is the house less population in Kahului/Wailuku is growing, that’s because the housing opportunities are here, including finding an affordable place to rent and the tiny house areas. Please prioritize rebuilding what was lost.
I oppose this bill until more attention is put towards housing in Lahaina! Why can’t our government use funds to build modular housing by the new Kam III site by Kapalua Airport? This could house ALL of the employees that keep our economy alive at the hotels! Without our workforce we have a bleak economy.
If prioritizing Lahaina is the objective for housing, then please build in West Maui!
I support the funding of Hale Pilina, that has been working in partnership with the County too get to this point to provide much needed housing. Housing is needed everywhere, not just Lahaina, and supporting this project is a sound use of the funds.
Oppose until West Maui is considered first. If we don't fix the housing needs conditions in West Maui then the community will me forced to go outside of West Maui and that would create a greater housing, traffic, and other infrastructure problems. I have already heard from others in the central, South and upcountry Maui, claiming that b the traffic has tripled since the fires.
The Hale Pilina project is worthy of support of from the county affordable housing fund. The wildfires in Lahaina have displaced thousands of residents, but the disaster also has tightened the housing market for all residents, regardless of location. Construction on the 178 affordable units are slated to begin this year to house lower and middle income residents.
I agree that we should prioritize housing projects in Lahaina, and if there is another project ready to break ground this year, it should take priority. But if there isn't, I does not make sense - given the islandwide affordable housing crisis - to hold funds for West Maui projects that are not planned or are years from construction. The affordable housing fund will be replenished, and when the those West Maui projects are ready to receive funding, let's support that.
In addition, there may be Lahaina residents who want or don't mind moving to Central or South Maui or have already relocated that may apply for these units. I don't believe the issue is as simple as "allocate all affordable housing money" to West Maui. There are many factors in play, including the cost, the proportion of affordables and the timeframe for development.
Building another building in an area that may burn down again????
We are in desperate need of rental housing. I support this bill because it will provide people in Lahaina who are all scattered all over Maui with safe housing.
I oppose this bill as we need to focus on West Maui first! After losing everything, I am very worried I will not be able to stay in West Maui and like everyone else would destroy the essence of Lahaina, which would put me into the deepest depression. I love it here, want to stay til my dying days.
I am in support of this bill. I will tell you why:
It will provide 178 family units. 10 Million dollars is what is requested, which is 10% of the total cost. It is shovel ready.
This will not be the only housing project that will be provided. There will be more, much more that is needed. Do not think this is the one and only housing project.
We have homeless families that need housing now. This project will stay in the affordable period for 61 years. 18 of these will be at or below 30% of the AMI; 18 more at or below 50% of the AMI; and 60% at or below the AMI.
This is first in the order of projects ranking ready to move.
Don’t stop the project from moving forward! We have families who are victims of the fires living upcountry, central, south side and in hotels. These are all temporary situations. They will not last forever. This project is permanent. It will provide housing as long as it needs to for those families and others who are also in need of housing.
We already had houseless families and individuals. We will build more housing. Bit let us get the people who are ready to rebuild their homes back on their properties, house the families, kupuna and individuals who need it, now.
I support all houseless people, victims of the fires and anyone experiencing houselessness.
Don’t stop this project from helping them.
West Maui resident rental housing is a priority, however, Hale Pilina is "shovel ready"/ready to go! Many of these families have been temporarily displaced to central, south, and upcountry maui - or - are in hotels. Hale Pilina is being built mindful of families that need a rental. This can serve as temporary rental housing in central until West Maui rentals are built. We are in an overall shortage of affordable rentals on Maui as a whole. There is no reason why Hale Pilina should be placed on temporary hold. Let's get everyone in comfortable temporary rental housing now!
Mahalo for this opportunity to submit support to move forward on Hale Pilina.
I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 35, which proposes the allocation of $24 million for housing projects in central Maui.
As a concerned resident deeply invested in the well-being of our community, I implore the council to reconsider the timing of funding of these housing projects and to reevaluate the allocation of resources to instead, address the critical housing needs in West Maui first.
In light of the current financial constraints articulated by both the county and state, it is imperative to critically assess the decision to allocate $24 million towards housing projects in central Maui rather than West Maui. It is essential to ensure that these funds are directed towards addressing the most urgent and impactful needs of our community.
Perhaps it would be wise to ask the administration to provide a full presentation of their interim and long-term housing plan along with financial projections of costs and infrastructure needs before making such a huge investment into housing in Central Maui.
There is an acute need for long-term housing options for Lāhainā residents so that they may rebuild the community of West Maui. The foundation of economic recovery is dignified long-term rentals and homes for our residents close to jobs, schools and their family support network for childcare and elder care.
By directing attention and resources towards addressing this pressing need, we can ensure the well-being and stability of our people who have been displaced by the August 8th fire.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I urge the council to carefully consider the significant impact of this decision for our community.
I oppose Bill 34, any affordable housing project should be done in West Maui - period.
Focus on West Maui first, cannot believe this needs to be said.
West Maui first!
Honorable Members of the Maui County Council,
I am writing to express strong opposition to Bill 34, which proposes the allocation of funds for housing projects in central Maui. As a concerned resident and advocate for the sustainable development of our community, I urge the council to reconsider the location of these housing projects in light of the pressing needs that exist elsewhere in the county – specifically in West Maui.
The current landscape, both at the county and state levels, underscores the challenging fiscal circumstances, with assertions of limited financial resources. Against this backdrop, it becomes paramount to scrutinize the allocation of funds and ensure that they are channeled towards addressing the most critical needs of our community.
It is essential to question whether it is judicious to commit $24 million to housing projects in central Maui when the greatest community need lies in providing long-term housing solutions for the residents of West Maui, many of whom are still displaced post-fire with no stable housing solutions. With approximately 87% of Lāhainā residents being displaced by the fire and grappling with the challenges of securing stable housing, it is evident that addressing this issue for West Maui should be of utmost priority for the council and the broader community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that the council will consider the profound impact of this decision for the well-being and prosperity of our community.
Mahalo, Lexi Kinoshita
Would like to stay on the west side please
WE, STEPHEN & PENNY KING OPPOSE BOTH BILL 34 & 35
BUILDING IN LAHAINA NEEDS TO BE TOP PRIORITY FOR THIS FUNDING. THERE ARE A LOT OF OPEN SPACE FOR BUILDING OF HOMES FOR THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA. BUILDING HOUSING IN THE CENTRAL AREA OR IN KIHEI IS NOT WHAT THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA WANT.
THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA WANT TO STAY IN LAHAINA!!! LAHAINA IS HOME!!!!! STOP PUSHING PEOPLE OUT OF LAHAINA
Wow, how can you possibly be serious?
They say if you wanna know what someone’s priority is follow the money.
So by spending $24 MILLION on housing in Central Maui, Maui County is saying that West Maui is NOT a priority.
West Maui has for decades brought in the lions share of tax revenue, and this is how you treat the golden goose? It is spitting in everyone’s face in West Maui, kicking them when they are down on the ground to fund housing projects in Central Maui when most of our residents in West Maui are houseless. At least those who owned a home will be able to rebuild and have a home to go home to once Lahaina is rebuilt. Most of us renters are completely hopeless, what options do we have? I doubt I’ll even be able to afford the new rents in a newly constructed place IF I can even find a rental.
Fund housing in West Maui. Every day my friends and family move away. Businesses can’t even find workers because there are no rentals available. No housing = No workers. West Maui residents are being pushed out to the other side and off island. These decisions will crash our economy. Where’s the interim and long term housing plan and why wasn’t the council and community involved? This administration is failing us. Zero transparency. We demand long term housing in West Maui NOW!
The biggest need is in lahaina, rebuilding there to house people, they are the number one priority. IF the concerned is the house less population in Kahului/Wailuku is growing, that’s because the housing opportunities are here, including finding an affordable place to rent and the tiny house areas. Please prioritize rebuilding what was lost.
The biggest need is in lahaina, rebuilding there to house people, they are the number one priority. IF the concerned is the house less population in Kahului/Wailuku is growing, that’s because the housing opportunities are here, including finding an affordable place to rent and the tiny house areas. Please prioritize rebuilding what was lost.
I oppose this bill until more attention is put towards housing in Lahaina! Why can’t our government use funds to build modular housing by the new Kam III site by Kapalua Airport? This could house ALL of the employees that keep our economy alive at the hotels! Without our workforce we have a bleak economy.
Remember the people that live here instead of the people who are visiting.