November 16, 2017
 
As the City Council continues to  deliberate proposals aimed at resolving issues related to transient vacation units (TVU) and bed-and-breakfast establishments (B&B's), your input is greatly appreciated and will guide us in moving forward to implement solutions.

Last week, I polled residents on their thoughts regarding the City implementing regulations on TVU's and B&B's.   Here are your results: 


General Comments:

SUPPORT
AGAINST
Brings in additional revenue for local homeowners Should keep commercial activity out of local neighborhoods
Helps local families make ends meet Reduces housing inventory for local families to rent
Provides inexpensive alternative to costly hotels Increasing in housing costs and rents are driving away families to move out of Hawaii
Encourages growth of tourism industry Noise concerns 

Mahalo to our residents for sharing your feedback with me. This is a very important issue that has been heavily-debated by both sides and as the Chair of the Zoning & Housing Committee, it is my priority to work with all stakeholders to implement sensible and workable solutions which will guide us in the future.  I look forward to hearing back from the City's Planning Commission and the Mayor's Task Force, as well as advocates on both sides of this issue to equally debate these measures before they go forward to the Council for further review.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected].
Upcoming Community Events
Here are some events taking place in our Leeward communities throughout the next week:  
November 16 & 17, 2017
8th Annual Keiki Health & Learning Fair (Community Learning Center - Maili)

November 18, 2017
Free College Financial Assistance (Community Learning Center - Maili)

Sunset Music Festival  (Kapilina Beach Homes)

November 25, 2017

December 2, 2017

December 9, 2017

Hire Leeward Job Postings of the Week
Have a Leeward job posting you would like to share with residents?  Visit the "Post a Job Function" on www.HireLeeward.com.  
Boys & Girls Club (Nanakuli)

Social Worker - Government Department Services - Therapeutic Outreach (Ewa Villages)

Corporate Executive Asisstant  - Fernandez Management ( Kapolei)

Employer Relations Specialist - Goodwill Industries of Hawaii (Kapolei)

Preschool Assistant Teachers & Substitutes - Seagull School at Ko Olina (Ko Olina)

         Mahalo, 
                     

Upcoming City Council and Committee Meetings
Wednesday, 
December 6, 2017
City Council Meeting
Honolulu Hale | 10:00 a.m.
 

All Council Committee meetings will commence in January 2018.  

                                                                                                                                 

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