I support the creation of TIG to further evaluate the impacts of bill 9. It is critical to Maui’s economy to understand what may happen if Bill 9 passes. This work should have occurred prior to the HLU considering the bill.
I support creation of the TIG.
I oppose Bill 9.
I absolutely support the creation of the TIG. Thank you Councilmembers U'u-Hogins, Paltin, Cook, & Sinenci for being willing to take this on.
As a local girl, born and raised - small business owner (non an STR owner) and economic contributor, the idea of a TIG is a breath of fresh air amidst the turmoil that is Bill 9. Of course, I support my local family & friends, those who experienced the fires, and those who didn't. My overall concern is that hurt begets hurt and that imposing regulation that will inevitably harm Maui County as a whole. The TIG and research is what 'should have' been done before the proposal of such a controversial bill. Like anything else, don't we want a thorough evaluation before a big decision? On a small personal scale, I would assume the same applies when buying a house, choosing your healthcare providers, your daycare providers, visiting colleges after high school, or buying a car when having newborn baby?
The economic impacts should be evaluated as pros and cons for 'all' locals... this industry (STR) provides valuable tax monies to provide for infrastructure and affordable/workforce housing developments. We would not have the pool of funds we have, if not for this revenue generator. Meeting of the minds is needed, and as mentioned by the administration upon being asked - welcomed. Let's see the welcoming.
This study group is crucial to help the council realize and address important rights, circumstances and interests that are not being addressed or properly weighed by the council members, or administrative officials to this point - very concerning such a directed study, asking for input and information from all stakeholders, was not started a year ago - right after Bill 9 was introduced.
Investigate and you will find what I state below is true!! I own 2 vacation rental properties in south kihei and live in Kihei. If you continue down this path with Bill 9 it will cause many small business owners and restaurants to close (workers that are amazing people will leave the island) and visitors will stop coming to Maui because they can’t afford to come (that is already happening) and will only get worse. Maui will feel like a ghost town (island). Build affordable housing asap as the solution. This is such a simple solution. Stop playing politics and build housing!! Locals which I am one of them will not be able to afford renting the condos you are converting for all the reasons I stated above. Lost jobs lost tax revenue etc etc. so do the right thing!!!
Fully support an investigation. Information is desperately needed to evaluate the impact of Bill 9 on our community. Information is power. Only though a thoughtful and complete investigation can our governmental officials make decisions that are in the very best short and long term interests of the community. Hoping the information obtained in an investigation can help explain / support whatever is decided. I believe this is a step forward in healing a divided community.
This is essential to transparency and sound judgment and therefore must be completed.
Opposition to this is clearly a means of avoiding the true ramifications Bill 9 will have.
Good governance and leadership demands integrity, transparency and a commitment to finding solutions that allow ALL parties to achieve their objectives.
Poor governance turns a blind eye to the real issues and facts and scapegoats a group of people, many who are natives and locals, as sacrificial lambs to satisfy a small minority and doesn’t actually solve the problems they state it will.
This investigation is necessary and responsible governance.
Please do an honest study of the impact bill 9 would have. It is interesting to note that it has been agreed that Bill 9 is no longer about housing. So what is the point? Pacifying some disgruntled Lahaina Strong Members, not going against the mayor, or giving a boost to the hotel industry are all possibilities. Please complete the investigations to have a realistic idea of the outcome of passing the bill. Originally, there was to be a study done by an outside group. That never came to pass, so don’t give up on doing what is right again. Do not pass a bill and then wait quietly to learn what the outcome will be after it is too late to change.
Please please please approve this TIG. I am a Maui Resident and we need real solutions that allow continued use of STR to support revenue needs of the r county without raising property taxes on other non-homeowner occupied groups.
"Lipstick on a pig" is what the TIG idea amounts to. This was a deeply-flawed idea from the start, and no amount of "fine-tuning" will make it viable. STRs - and the all businesses that rely on visitors - are the lifeblood of the Maui economy. Codified law does not allow some Minatoya properties to be treated differently than others - the lawyers have known this and communicated this from the start. We heard about using a scalpel instead of a sledge hammer. That approach will also fail in the courts. Unless the TIG develops a way for STR owners to willingly convert to long-term rental, Bill 9 should be dead in the water. It was a mistake for the Housing Committee to recommend it for passage; the full Council should now defeat this bill in its entirety. The Council has made huge strides in developing affordable housing; this is not the time to drive a stake through Maui's economy.
How can a decision be made legitimately if the research is not complete !!!
I support the creation of TIG to further evaluate the impacts of bill 9. It is critical to Maui’s economy to understand what may happen if Bill 9 passes. This work should have occurred prior to the HLU considering the bill.
I support creation of the TIG.
I oppose Bill 9.
I support the TIG for Bill 9.
Too much at risk to not did deep into getting answers.
Need TIG. economic impacts should be evaluated for all impacted
I support forming the TIG
I absolutely support the creation of the TIG. Thank you Councilmembers U'u-Hogins, Paltin, Cook, & Sinenci for being willing to take this on.
As a local girl, born and raised - small business owner (non an STR owner) and economic contributor, the idea of a TIG is a breath of fresh air amidst the turmoil that is Bill 9. Of course, I support my local family & friends, those who experienced the fires, and those who didn't. My overall concern is that hurt begets hurt and that imposing regulation that will inevitably harm Maui County as a whole. The TIG and research is what 'should have' been done before the proposal of such a controversial bill. Like anything else, don't we want a thorough evaluation before a big decision? On a small personal scale, I would assume the same applies when buying a house, choosing your healthcare providers, your daycare providers, visiting colleges after high school, or buying a car when having newborn baby?
The economic impacts should be evaluated as pros and cons for 'all' locals... this industry (STR) provides valuable tax monies to provide for infrastructure and affordable/workforce housing developments. We would not have the pool of funds we have, if not for this revenue generator. Meeting of the minds is needed, and as mentioned by the administration upon being asked - welcomed. Let's see the welcoming.
We need the study. It's common sense. Facts over emotions.
It was clear from the commute hearing on Bill 9 that decisions were based on emotion and politics, not facts and reality. We need this research!
This study group is crucial to help the council realize and address important rights, circumstances and interests that are not being addressed or properly weighed by the council members, or administrative officials to this point - very concerning such a directed study, asking for input and information from all stakeholders, was not started a year ago - right after Bill 9 was introduced.
Investigate and you will find what I state below is true!! I own 2 vacation rental properties in south kihei and live in Kihei. If you continue down this path with Bill 9 it will cause many small business owners and restaurants to close (workers that are amazing people will leave the island) and visitors will stop coming to Maui because they can’t afford to come (that is already happening) and will only get worse. Maui will feel like a ghost town (island). Build affordable housing asap as the solution. This is such a simple solution. Stop playing politics and build housing!! Locals which I am one of them will not be able to afford renting the condos you are converting for all the reasons I stated above. Lost jobs lost tax revenue etc etc. so do the right thing!!!
Full transparency is imperative, as this bill has a negative impact on local residents and the community as a whole.
Fully support an investigation. Information is desperately needed to evaluate the impact of Bill 9 on our community. Information is power. Only though a thoughtful and complete investigation can our governmental officials make decisions that are in the very best short and long term interests of the community. Hoping the information obtained in an investigation can help explain / support whatever is decided. I believe this is a step forward in healing a divided community.
If you have nothing to hide why not do it?
This is essential to transparency and sound judgment and therefore must be completed.
Opposition to this is clearly a means of avoiding the true ramifications Bill 9 will have.
Good governance and leadership demands integrity, transparency and a commitment to finding solutions that allow ALL parties to achieve their objectives.
Poor governance turns a blind eye to the real issues and facts and scapegoats a group of people, many who are natives and locals, as sacrificial lambs to satisfy a small minority and doesn’t actually solve the problems they state it will.
This investigation is necessary and responsible governance.
Mary
Please do an honest study of the impact bill 9 would have. It is interesting to note that it has been agreed that Bill 9 is no longer about housing. So what is the point? Pacifying some disgruntled Lahaina Strong Members, not going against the mayor, or giving a boost to the hotel industry are all possibilities. Please complete the investigations to have a realistic idea of the outcome of passing the bill. Originally, there was to be a study done by an outside group. That never came to pass, so don’t give up on doing what is right again. Do not pass a bill and then wait quietly to learn what the outcome will be after it is too late to change.
Please please please approve this TIG. I am a Maui Resident and we need real solutions that allow continued use of STR to support revenue needs of the r county without raising property taxes on other non-homeowner occupied groups.
Thank you for allowing me to submit comments.
This is a very poorly thought out proposal that will decimate the economy of Maui.
Do the work required!
This should have been done a year ago!
Many more people oppose this bill than support it!
Too many long term economic consequences would r follow the passing of this bill.
"Lipstick on a pig" is what the TIG idea amounts to. This was a deeply-flawed idea from the start, and no amount of "fine-tuning" will make it viable. STRs - and the all businesses that rely on visitors - are the lifeblood of the Maui economy. Codified law does not allow some Minatoya properties to be treated differently than others - the lawyers have known this and communicated this from the start. We heard about using a scalpel instead of a sledge hammer. That approach will also fail in the courts. Unless the TIG develops a way for STR owners to willingly convert to long-term rental, Bill 9 should be dead in the water. It was a mistake for the Housing Committee to recommend it for passage; the full Council should now defeat this bill in its entirety. The Council has made huge strides in developing affordable housing; this is not the time to drive a stake through Maui's economy.