Governor urges new Hawaii public land agency to adopt a plan
September 28, 2012
HONOLULU, Hawaii: Governor Neil Abercrombie wrote a letter to the newly formed Hawaii public land agency urging it to adopt a plan defining its priorities and scope in an effort to address public criticism.[1]
On September 21, 2012 Gov. Neil Abercrombie wrote to the corporation's board saying that adopting a strategic plan would show they are listening to the public's concerns.[1] The plan would also make it clear the corporation will comply with the state's environmental review and other laws.[1][2]
Critics of the new agency say the Corporation would favor development because of its broad exemption from zoning laws.[1] The agency was created by the state Legislature in 2011 to allow for private development on state land.[1][3]
Public Land Development Corporation Board Chairman Kalbert Young responded that the board wants to wait until next month's meeting before deciding how to proceed.[1]
See also
External links
- News: Hawaii Star Advertiser, "Adopt strategic plan, land panel told"
- News: The Republic, "Governor urges new Hawaii public land agency to adopt strategic plan to address criticism"
- Office of Governor Abercrombie
- Public Land Development Corporation
Footnotes
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The Republic, "Governor urges new Hawaii public land agency to adopt strategic plan to address criticism" accessed September 28, 2012
- ↑ Star Advertiser, "Adopt strategic plan, land panel told" accessed September 28, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii.gov, "Public Land Development Corporation History" accessed September 28, 2012 (dead link)
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