Hawaii's governor has vowed to protect local landowners from being
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Hawaii's governor vowed to protect local landowners from being "victimized" by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds from deadly wildfires that incinerated aGov. Josh Green said Wednesday that he instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina, even as he acknowledged the move would likely face legal challenges.
Hotels and condos "that we can't afford to live in — that's what we're afraid of," he said Saturday at a shelter for evacuees. Homes consumed in recent wildfires are seen in Lahaina, Hawaii, Wednesday. The wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui. As the island begins to think about rebuilding, Green vowed to prevent land grabs. He said he would announce details of the moratorium by Friday, adding that he also wants to see a long-term moratorium on sales of land that won't "benefit local people."
Green made affordable housing a priority when he entered office in January, appointing a czar for the issue and seeking $1 billion for housing programs. Since the fires, he's also suggested acquiring land in Lahaina for the state to build workforce housing as well as a memorial.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hawaii works to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams intensify searchHawaii officials expect to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensify the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash.
Read more »
Hawaii governor issues warning to people buying Maui wildfire victim landMaui County officials said that as of Monday there were 99 confirmed fatalities related to the wildfires.
Read more »
Biden says he’ll go to Hawaii as search for Maui wildfire victims continuesAmid the search in Lahaina, Gov. Josh Green (D) said he expects the death toll to rise by up to 20 people daily. Police are preparing to share victims’ names.
Read more »
Advice | How to help or donate to Hawaii residents displaced by Maui wildfiresRelief organizations in Hawaii are asking for donations and volunteers as Maui wildfires push Lahaina residents to shelters.
Read more »
Biden seems to forget ‘Maui’ as he finally publicly speaks about wildfire disaster in Hawaii“I apologize because I try very hard to keep my speeches between 15 and 18 minutes, but I got to talk a little bit about Hawaii,” Biden said as he began a speech.
Read more »
PolitiFact - No, Hawaii fires weren’t set intentionally to turn Maui into a ‘smart island’The wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, had killed 96 people as of Aug. 14, making it the deadliest U.S. blaze in the past 100 ye
Read more »