Governor David Ige’s emergency proclamation to deal with the homeless could sweep camps in Honolulu as early as next week. 1.3-million dollars was issued under the emergency proclamation – with a little less than half of that going to help the homeless situation on neighbor islands.
In Maui County - Mayor Alan Arakawa is proposing a multi-million dollar Homeless Initiative to create series of “sanctuaries” where homeless can await transitional housing. The areas would be scattered around the island and outfitted with storage, restrooms, showers and security. The plan also proposes changing housing regulations to create affordable rental units and anti-nuisance laws banning public defecation and intoxication.
Mayor Arakawa presented the plan to the Maui City Council to raise more funding.
Each sanctuary would house up to 100 people and cost around 1-million dollars to establish.
