Choon James

Economy Many small businesses and owners have been destroyed along the rail ROUTE. But, many more will face eminent domain aka "Land Assembly" between the city and private developers along the 21-square-mile CORRIDOR. The city should disclose this to the public so residents can prepare and plan their lives. Housing In addition to addressing the houseless and affordable housing needs, we must support our long-time residents to help stabilize housing in Oahu. Infrastructure / Transportation I will gather all stakeholders, including City Council and HART back to the round table to analyze this project. INDEPENDENT experts in contracts, legal, costs-analysis, engineering, budget, environment, cultural, and others will be invited. The public will have its say in this much needed reassessment. Should HART be dissolved? Should Rail Skyline be under the Transportation Department? Taxes / Budget We can't rely on the old "Tax and Spend, Tax & Spend" mentality. We need to make logical and bold decisions to secure our future. The escalating costs of the Honolulu Rail Skyline are ballooning. We must reset and contain the rail so our basic core services and other needed projects are not undermined.