08-03-2014, 11:26 AM
the only actual solution, is for HPP to become a municipality
Not just HPP, either -- many of the large subdivisions suffer similar issues; they're just too large to be managed by an unaccountable board, and none of them can afford infrastructure unless they have real taxing authority.
Seriously: I've lived in several towns that were smaller than some of these subdivisions.
there is resistance from Oahu
Oahu resists any scenario that would result in delegation of power or authority.
Not just HPP, either -- many of the large subdivisions suffer similar issues; they're just too large to be managed by an unaccountable board, and none of them can afford infrastructure unless they have real taxing authority.
Seriously: I've lived in several towns that were smaller than some of these subdivisions.
there is resistance from Oahu
Oahu resists any scenario that would result in delegation of power or authority.