by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Aug 8, 2023 | Cost of Living, Property taxes, Taxes & Fees
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council Councilmember Mel Rapozo,...
by Malia Hill | Aug 8, 2023 | Emergency proclamations, Housing, Land Use & Zoning, Legislature & Politics
The following commentary was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Aug. 8 2023. __________ Gov. Josh Green has accomplished what housing advocates have wanted for years: He reduced red tape that has frustrated the growth of affordable housing. Now...
by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Aug 8, 2023 | "Hawaii Together", Housing, Land Use & Zoning
Can single-stair construction actually reduce building costs and contribute to alleviating our housing shortage? That was among the questions host Keli‘i Akina asked guest Stephen Smith on the most recent episode of “Hawaii Together” on ThinkTech Hawaii. Smith,...
by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Aug 8, 2023 | Permitting, Regulation
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council ...