Regarding the Mayor
I keep reading these letters to the editor in the MN referring to a website where Mayor Tavares is saying she wouldn't shut down vacation rentals. This statement was made several years ago.
I can't help but believe this statement was made based on the situation at the time. Since then there has been a huge increase in illegal vacation rentals. But all that aside, don't these letter writers realize that it is possible to have a change of mind?
Regarding the Superferry
Looks like Maui is going to get yet another round of meetings re the Superferry. If the first round is any indication, people who turn out to these meetings and speak in favor of the Superferry will be booed and shouted down. Civil discourse is not in the repertoires of the "environmentalists". The last public meeting here was set up by Senator English and only the environmental community was notified.
One of the conditions being suggested for the Superferry by Maui Tomorow's Dirty Dozen is that the ferry not be allowed to go any faster than 15 mph during whale season. Would that also apply to the whale watching boats who cruise the whale birthing bay--Maalaea? How about the barges? cruise ships? Let's slow everybody down to protect the whales.
Kudos to the Guv who has stuck by her guns on this whole issue. It will have devastating effects on the already gloomy business climate Hawaii is noted for having if Superferry is killed now. The Legislatures cheesy answer is "we're going to audit"..... This is the same legislature that conducts public business behind close doors in back rooms. They require all other public business across the state to be subject to open meeting rules except themselves. A collection of frauds!!!
Regarding this blog
It would be nice if there was something more than Superferry, TVR's and B& B's to talk about....
What do you hear out there?
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Want more to talk about? How about the healthcare rationing on Maui. How about the fact that Senator Baker who is supposed to represent the people is a major reason the CON was not eliminated. How about the Maui News being congratulated on a great editorial supporting a hospital. Maybe you're too young to worry about a need for a hospital but there are lots of us who are not! The hospital board which was established is only a ruse to give Sen Baker and English "cover" during the next session. Shame.
Enjoy your blog! Keep it up.
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