The Lahaina Strong group is planning a rally for dignified housing on Saturday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in Kāʻanapali. The event continues the call for government leaders to use their executive powers now to achieve dignified housing for fire survivors in West Maui.
Feelings are mixed over Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal to offer a property tax exemption for short-term rental owners to rent long term to wildfire survivors
Maui County councilmember Gabe Johnson wants Mayor Richard Bissen to mandate short-term rentals in Lahaina s apartment districts be required to offer long-term housing.
Council member Gabe Johnson expressed his support Wednesday for the Lahaina Strong Hui, which is currently calling for action from State and County administrations to address the urgent sheltering crisis in Lahaina caused by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
The Maui fire's claimed the lives of so many, but for those who prevailed against all odds, what do they have to return to? According to Mayor Richard Bissen, short-term rentals could be the solution.