17 October 2022 Archives

Do the right thing for Maui housing, not just ‘something’

by Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2022 | Cost of Living, Housing, Land Use & Zoning, President's Corner

“Do something,” goes the popular political call to action. But perhaps it would be better if politicians added a line from the medical field: “First, do no harm.” In the case of housing, the urge to “do something” too often means expanding the role of government,...