“Our community has experienced significant population growth while much of the infrastructure has not kept pace.”

“There is so much Hawaiʻi County would need to do, but the problem I see is how Hawaiʻi County will pay for it.”

“We live on an island of lava, hurricanes, tsunamis and pandemics, so disaster planning can’t be something we dust off after an event.”

“Given our limited land and water resources, we should encourage new housing developments to address local housing needs, not prioritize investment properties.”

“Hawaiʻi Island needs reliable energy sources, and after years of investment and review, projects should be evaluated based on objective standards and compliance with the law.”

“To tackle our cesspool issue, I would first tie a mandatory upgrade to building permits for major renovations or additions, avoiding burdens on other homeowners.”

“The climate always changes. Don’t put it on the taxpayer.”

“People are tired of seeing one set of rules for elected officials and another for everyone else.”

Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.

The project has languished in the planning phase with the county as weeds and cracks grew.