In2ition wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:07 am
Looks like the government doesn't want the citizens of Lahaina, Maui which they have lived in for thousands of years to get kicked out of the area.
Here are the key points regarding the proposed bill related to the Lahaina wildfires:
Establishing a Lele Community District and Board:
- The bill (SB3381) aims to establish the Lele Community District and an elected Lele Community Board to facilitate rebuilding efforts in Lahaina after the devastating 2023 wildfires. [1][18]
- The board would be empowered to develop redevelopment plans and new land-use rules for the affected areas. [3]
- However, there are concerns that this could conflict with existing county planning efforts and the county's Office of Recovery. The mayor and some community groups have expressed opposition to having an outside elected board make decisions. [3]
Voluntary Property Relinquishment and Eminent Domain:
- The bill proposes creating an income tax credit to incentivize voluntary relinquishment of properties located in disaster-affected areas. [1][3]
- It also directs the attorney general to commence eminent domain proceedings, which is described as the "most alarming" aspect by some residents. [1][3]
- There are worries that this one-size-fits-all approach disregards individual situations and could be unconstitutional by excluding new residents. [3]
Funding and Controversy:
- The bill appropriates $200 million to support the rebuilding efforts governed by the Lele board. [18]
- While aimed at empowering West Maui residents, the bill has faced opposition from the county government, community groups like Lahaina Strong, and some state officials over potential conflicts with existing recovery efforts. [3][18]
- There are also concerns about the constitutionality of certain provisions like the property relinquishment incentives and eminent domain authority. [1][3]
So in summary, while intended to aid Lahaina's rebuilding, the proposed bill has proven controversial due to fears of overriding local control, potential constitutional issues around property rights, and conflicts with the county's existing recovery framework. The search results highlight the complex challenges in balancing disaster response efforts.
Citations:
[1] 1000003020.jpg
https://pplx-res.cloudinary.com/image/u ... 003020.jpg
[2] Bills To Monitor Maui's Air And Water Quality After The Lahaina Disaster ...
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/bills ... g-forward/
[3] Contention billows from Lahaina rebuilding board bill | Honolulu Star ...
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/02/ ... oard-bill/
[4] News Flash • County of Maui proposing three billing categori
https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=12942
[5] FAQs • Maui County • CivicEngage
https://www.mauicounty.gov/faq.aspx
[6] [PDF] testimony of - Hawaii State Legislature
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions ... 06-24_.PDF
[7] Mayor Bissen announces effort to make short-ter - Maui County
https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=13067
[8] [PDF] Support of SB 3196 - Hawaii State Legislature
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions ... 14-24_.PDF
[9] The APEs Can Be Saved - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/artic ... n-be-saved
[10] Determining the inland extent of Hawaii's coastal zone boundaries
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CZI ... -no-14.htm
[11] Hawaii's housing crisis deemed 'eminently solvable'
https://www.grassrootinstitute.org/2023 ... -solvable/
[12] [PDF] BILL057(22) Testimony - Honolulu Legislative Documents
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/docum ... d?id=15931
[13] In major step forward, council approves plan for clearing fire ...
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/10/1 ... s-lahaina/
[14] Deceptively edited US Capitol attack footage refuels FBI conspiracy theories | Fact Check
https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33V73LP
[15] Fact Check: Is Ukraine Photo of Organ Harvesting Victims' 'Mass Grave'? - Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-ukr ... ve-1816455
[16] Maui Theory About Blue Objects Being Saved from Wildfires Is Baseless - Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/maui-theory-bl ... ss-1821849
[17] Proposed HECO Bailout Bill Could Force The Utility Company To ...
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/propo ... structure/
[18] [PDF] Senate Committees on Energy, Economic Development, and ...
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions ... 14-24_.PDF
[19] Legislature could allow more houses on smaller lots ... - All Hawaii News
https://www.allhawaiinews.com/2024/03/l ... n.html?m=1
[20] Rebuilding Nonconforming Structures After Lahaina Fire > Hawaii Free ...
https://www.hawaiifreepress.com/Article ... haina-Fire