City Council Chairman Ernie Martin is proposing a new bill which would take away $32 million from money currently set aside for repaving roads around Honolulu, and put it towards building permanent and temporary housing for the city's homeless population. This $32 million would be in addition to the $18.9 million that has already been allocated from the city's Affordable Housing Fund for the homeless and others who are in need of shelter. Martin noted that this additional $32 million would have a special provision to help "families with children" first.
Ember Shin, the City Managing Director, stated that the Mayor's office supports the concept spending more money to fund homelessness programs, but does not like the idea of diverting money from road repairs. Martin argues that $100 million is more than sufficient to continue the city's street rehabilitation program.
Ember Shin, the City Managing Director, stated that the Mayor's office supports the concept spending more money to fund homelessness programs, but does not like the idea of diverting money from road repairs. Martin argues that $100 million is more than sufficient to continue the city's street rehabilitation program.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 5-30-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
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