AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing & Infrastructure Finance: Hawaii voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to amend the state constitution to let counties issue “RISE Bonds” that repay infrastructure spending with future property-tax growth tied to new housing. Energy Costs: The Public Utilities Commission is set to hold hearings that could raise Hawaiian Electric monthly rates—up about $11 on Oahu/Molokai/Lanai, $14 on Maui, and $15 on Hawaii island. Local Housing Development Delays: A Waikoloa project proposing about 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes was pushed back after a council committee postponed votes, with opponents citing water, evacuation, and school capacity concerns. Condo/HOA Fee Shock: Waikīkī’s Hawaiian Prince cooperative faces major special assessments and a steep maintenance-fee jump, highlighting how residents can get hit with big costs without clear training or documentation. Disaster Recovery & Resilience: Honolulu’s tree canopy cleanup after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell is ongoing, and replacements could take decades to regrow. Food Systems: Maui County codified its Food and Nutrition Security Plan into the county code via Bill 98, aiming to strengthen local agriculture and access to culturally relevant food. Weather Watch: A First Alert flags possible heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms later this week as Tropical Depression 15-E may redevelop.
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