scrap the TIG, approve the Bill 9 as written, collect the fees and fines from the condo associations that need to become legally recognized hotel resort properties, if any and move on. add in special assessments against the Wailea/Makena property owners at 1% annual of assessed values paid in two installments to make up the loss of tax revenue from doing the right thing for the people of Maui.
Why would someone oppose this study unless they didnt have faith in the process. Having enough information to make informed decisions has always been a wise policy. Mahalo. John
Please do the investigation. So much of the Maui community OPPOSES the phase out of STRs but are too afraid to speak up because of the antagonistic nature of those in support of it. Maui county will suffer greatly. How many more local businesses need to go under? So many people are connected to the tourism industry whether they like it or not.
I fully support conducting a comprehensive economic impact study before any major decisions are made regarding short-term vacation rentals in Maui County. Understanding the financial implications on local jobs, small businesses, tax revenues, and overall community well-being is essential to making informed, responsible choices. This study will ensure transparency, protect our economy, and provide the data needed for balanced, evidence-based policy.
Seems like a good idea, I think from all the studies so far it shows Bill 9 will hurt Maui economically. A deeper study into each condo complex could be good insight moving forward. I think the council should not pass bill 9 and come up with a better bill that actually helps all maui residents!
This bill is not about affordable housing.
This bill is about Lahaina Strong paid Hotel workers fighting to keep tourists at hotels and that's where the majority of LS folks work. The LS people have intense hatred towards "white" people and they think every short term rental
Property is a rich hauole. I am
Posting anonymously because I've seen what happens on social media if you speak up and oppose this bill.
I support the TIG, as it will provide answers to important questions that could not be answered in the Bill 9 hearings. I was disappointed that the planning dept and mayors office could not answer simple questions directed to them during the hearings. The TIG will hopefully help get these answers, allowing the council to be fully informed on the scope and impacts before the full vote on Bill 9. Lastly, I hope the council considers exemptions that make a lot of sense (eg complexes in sea level rise flood zones, or near resorts), even if the mayors office pushes back on them because they want stronger legal defense. Mahalo.
Y’all talked a big game about the independent study that you were going to commission last fall. And then somehow you never got it done but then moved forward with Bill 9 anyways. This TIG was needed a year ago!!
I hope the TIG takes the time to thoroughly review everything. 'Figuring it out later' is a recipe for disaster. This is a bill that will negatively impact the livelihoods of thousands of Maui residents. With the new proposed start dates for Bill 9, there is time to do this right.
It is of critical importance that a TIG not only be established but that their work be completed prior to taking a final vote on Bill 9 so that a fully informed vote can take place. If the TIG doesn't complete their tasks before potential passage, what incentive is in place for it to do so in a timely manner afterwards? This is an extremely complex issue with serious, costly (loss of tax income, tourism dollars, legal defense, local loss of jobs) ramifications, and all of the data needs to be factored in when making this decision. In addition, the rezoning proess needs to be redesigned, simplified, streamlined and shortened and then clearly communicated (exact steps, timing etc.) and of course adhered to via the groups that oversees these requests and the approvals of them.
Shouldn’t we all want to know the facts, the pros and cons, the damage or not, that will befall the island of Maui and its people should this Bill pass as it stands? I for one want to have the facts.
Any time you’re looking to demolish the only main source of income that comes to the island you best be doing ALL reasearch possible! What the county has done is inappropriate. Do the research you’re going to hurt a lot of people if this bill passes! Wake up
scrap the TIG, approve the Bill 9 as written, collect the fees and fines from the condo associations that need to become legally recognized hotel resort properties, if any and move on. add in special assessments against the Wailea/Makena property owners at 1% annual of assessed values paid in two installments to make up the loss of tax revenue from doing the right thing for the people of Maui.
Why would someone oppose this study unless they didnt have faith in the process. Having enough information to make informed decisions has always been a wise policy. Mahalo. John
Please do the investigation. So much of the Maui community OPPOSES the phase out of STRs but are too afraid to speak up because of the antagonistic nature of those in support of it. Maui county will suffer greatly. How many more local businesses need to go under? So many people are connected to the tourism industry whether they like it or not.
I fully support conducting a comprehensive economic impact study before any major decisions are made regarding short-term vacation rentals in Maui County. Understanding the financial implications on local jobs, small businesses, tax revenues, and overall community well-being is essential to making informed, responsible choices. This study will ensure transparency, protect our economy, and provide the data needed for balanced, evidence-based policy.
The truth needs to come out. Please do the study so we can all see the real financial impacts on the local economy.
Bill 9 will cause more harm then good by a long measure
Seems like a good idea, I think from all the studies so far it shows Bill 9 will hurt Maui economically. A deeper study into each condo complex could be good insight moving forward. I think the council should not pass bill 9 and come up with a better bill that actually helps all maui residents!
To hold a position against a study of such an overreaching is unsupportable.
Wasn’t the Uhero study your TIG? You used the data to fight the bill in every level. Forget the TIG and approve Bill 9
This bill is not about affordable housing.
This bill is about Lahaina Strong paid Hotel workers fighting to keep tourists at hotels and that's where the majority of LS folks work. The LS people have intense hatred towards "white" people and they think every short term rental
Property is a rich hauole. I am
Posting anonymously because I've seen what happens on social media if you speak up and oppose this bill.
Chair Kama and members of the HLU,
I support the TIG, as it will provide answers to important questions that could not be answered in the Bill 9 hearings. I was disappointed that the planning dept and mayors office could not answer simple questions directed to them during the hearings. The TIG will hopefully help get these answers, allowing the council to be fully informed on the scope and impacts before the full vote on Bill 9. Lastly, I hope the council considers exemptions that make a lot of sense (eg complexes in sea level rise flood zones, or near resorts), even if the mayors office pushes back on them because they want stronger legal defense. Mahalo.
Y’all talked a big game about the independent study that you were going to commission last fall. And then somehow you never got it done but then moved forward with Bill 9 anyways. This TIG was needed a year ago!!
A TIG needs to be established so that more factual data can be determined as to how detrimental this Bill will be to the community and small business.
You need more study to make an i formed decision. There are too many unknowns
I hope the TIG takes the time to thoroughly review everything. 'Figuring it out later' is a recipe for disaster. This is a bill that will negatively impact the livelihoods of thousands of Maui residents. With the new proposed start dates for Bill 9, there is time to do this right.
It is of critical importance that a TIG not only be established but that their work be completed prior to taking a final vote on Bill 9 so that a fully informed vote can take place. If the TIG doesn't complete their tasks before potential passage, what incentive is in place for it to do so in a timely manner afterwards? This is an extremely complex issue with serious, costly (loss of tax income, tourism dollars, legal defense, local loss of jobs) ramifications, and all of the data needs to be factored in when making this decision. In addition, the rezoning proess needs to be redesigned, simplified, streamlined and shortened and then clearly communicated (exact steps, timing etc.) and of course adhered to via the groups that oversees these requests and the approvals of them.
Shouldn’t we all want to know the facts, the pros and cons, the damage or not, that will befall the island of Maui and its people should this Bill pass as it stands? I for one want to have the facts.
It is important that any decision be supported by evidence and facts not speculation.
If you want to replace the main source of Maui's economy then do it first before destroying Strs which employes thousands
Any time you’re looking to demolish the only main source of income that comes to the island you best be doing ALL reasearch possible! What the county has done is inappropriate. Do the research you’re going to hurt a lot of people if this bill passes! Wake up