Why is the Honolulu City Council so driven to convert residential homes in areas like
Hawaii Kai, Kahala and Kailua into tourist accommodations?
The need is obviously not there. The sewer capacity is not there. The water
capacity is not there. The roads and infrastructure are not there. The
cities agencies that are needed to manage an influx of tourism in our once
quiet neighborhoods is not there.
More important the "large home" resident communities do not want this
Council driven commercialism in their neighborhoods. Proof is in the fact
that the Neighborhood Boards have voted both the Vacations Rentals Bills and
B&B Resolutions down.
Why is Charles Djou, once a Councilman who listened to his constituents
defying them now and pushing this activity?
Waikiki hotels do not need this competition, especially now. Waikiki does
not need its close by communities like Kahala and Hawaii Kai going into
competition with them. Councilman Djou also represents Waikiki and the
Hotels through their Hotel Association have opposed these bills and
resolutions.
Please someone on the City Council explain to us why? And why now?
Bob Hampton can be reached at mailto:keepitkailua@hotmail.com
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