08-02-2016, 01:35 PM
Ige says he had little choice
Translation: "Did not get the requested tax increase that would have paid for these projects."
Opinion: many "Statewide" agencies and functions should really belong to the Counties -- perhaps Big Island residents would accept a fuel tax increase if it meant roads would be built on the Big Island, but with 10% of the population, we simply cannot raise the votes required at the State level.
nine miles of road between Keaau and Pahoa ... $160 million
Almost $20M/mile ... different problem. I wonder how many "village commercial centers" that would build?
Translation: "Did not get the requested tax increase that would have paid for these projects."
Opinion: many "Statewide" agencies and functions should really belong to the Counties -- perhaps Big Island residents would accept a fuel tax increase if it meant roads would be built on the Big Island, but with 10% of the population, we simply cannot raise the votes required at the State level.
nine miles of road between Keaau and Pahoa ... $160 million
Almost $20M/mile ... different problem. I wonder how many "village commercial centers" that would build?