“It is critical that we engage the community in the vision of the Lahaina rebuild so that our residents are a part of creating the future they want to see.”

Residents are beyond frustrated with the length of the permitting process and it’s leading to families moving off island.

“We must strengthen pathways for Native Hawaiian success in education, health, economic stability and housing.”

“Our Board of Trustees has taken unprecedented steps to engage directly with communities.”

“Hawaiians aren’t asking for anything more than any other host culture would in their own ‘home.'” 

“People will stay if they have homes that they can afford and jobs that pay a living wage.”

“The primary thing the people of Maui County need to do now to recover from the fires is elect new leadership.”

“We must provide decent temporary housing and ensure that our residents are able to rebuild promptly.”

“There are developers who want to help and have found a way to create 100% affordable projects to help our lowest income citizens.”

“Maui County should better partner with the state to provide more access to mental health, drug rehabilitation and education.”