With the two-year memorial of the 2023 wildfires approaching, when will this County government formally acknowledge its role and failures—both in prevention and response—and issue a public apology to the people of this community? The County has a legal and moral obligation under the Hawaiʻi State Constitution’s public trust doctrine, as well as under applicable disaster preparedness and emergency management statutes, to protect life, property, and natural resources. The events of 2023 revealed systemic failures in planning, mitigation, communication, and post-disaster relief. Continued silence not only erodes public trust but also undermines the healing process for survivors and the broader community.
Shame on this council and the Lahaina community land trust for stealing from this community.
Ikaika Miguel
With the two-year memorial of the 2023 wildfires approaching, when will this County government formally acknowledge its role and failures—both in prevention and response—and issue a public apology to the people of this community? The County has a legal and moral obligation under the Hawaiʻi State Constitution’s public trust doctrine, as well as under applicable disaster preparedness and emergency management statutes, to protect life, property, and natural resources. The events of 2023 revealed systemic failures in planning, mitigation, communication, and post-disaster relief. Continued silence not only erodes public trust but also undermines the healing process for survivors and the broader community.
Kimo and Jolee Bindo