Sunday, August 27, 2023

Hawaii vows to protect landowners on Maui from being pressured to sell after wildfires

Article Title: Hawaii vows to protect landowners on Maui from being pressured to sell after wildfires
Snippet of Article: "...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.” Many in Lahaina struggled to afford life in Hawaii before the fire. Statewide, a typical starter home costs over $1 million, while the average renter pays 42% of their income for housing, according to a Forbes Housing analysis. That’s the highest ratio in the country by a wide margin. The 2020 census found more native Hawaiians living on the mainland than the islands for the first time in history, driven in part by a search for cheaper housing. ..."


Source: www.charkoosta.com

[tag] Hawaii Land grab, Treating Illegals in America better than native Hawaiians displaced in fire, Biden Admin vs. Hawaii Natives , [/tag]