HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0989.116 2018-20201
From: Amanda Sogge COUNTY CLERK
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 12:43 PM COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
To: RECEIVED Council Testimony Time 11:145pen By
Subject: Bill 179 n 4`e
Data 4111. 2, 0 2020 :
Both of the appendices of the Bill demonstrate a recognition of, and appreciation for progressive options to our
island's housing crisis and the need to provide our residents with attainable housing solutions. Given the current
lack of inventory of affordable housing and the anticipated growth of this deficit, it is imperative that we identify
and employ a multitude of viable housing solutions to meet the diverse and expansive needs of our residents.
The County needs to take a leadership stand on working to serve the community with an affordable housing
option. The Carpenters Union protest against the concept of manufactured homes is creating a gap for finding
solutions to our housing crisis. Contractors and the union construction companies do not build for consumers
just looking for a toe hold into homeownership. No one is building homes under 200k due to it not being cost-
effective. Factory-built housing is a viable and affordable option for this segment of our population that needs
housing they can afford. Factory-built housing will not be a solution for everyone, but when people can get into
the lower rung of homeownership, they have hope to reach for the next rung.
Please help us find a solution for our community by passing Bill 179.
Amanda Sogge
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