I started a new work schedule after 2 years and my girlfriend is very sick. Hence my blogging has been pretty sporadic the past couple days.
On that note, the U.S Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of the State of Hawaii in the Hawaii ceded lands litigation.
There was a bunch of interesting commentary today about this significant legal ruling.
Apology Resolution has no Legal Effect on Admission Act.
Spinning The Ceded Lands Decision
However I’m willing to bet this decision won’t change the mind of people like Leon Siu or Kai Landow. Who started this thread “Aaron Stene declares war on the Sovereignty movement!” because I criticized this ceded lands commentary by Leon Siu.
There was a excellent WHT article about the dire consequences facing Hawaii County if the legislature suspends paying the counties their share of the Transient Accommodations Tax.
There was another letter to the editor in support of attorney Margaret Wille’s commentary questioning the legality of Hawaii County’s fair share assessments.I blogged about my thoughts about enacting a impact fee ordinance here.
I received a bit of good news yesterday in regards to Hawaiian Dredging’s protest of the Queen Kaahumanu highway phase II bid award to Goodfellow Brothers.
“Dear Mr. Stene,
The hearing in the above-captioned matter has been completed and we anticipate the Hearings Officer’s decision to be issued within the next 2 weeks.”
Lastly, it is my understanding since Queen Kaahumanu highway Phase I was dedicated today the speed limit will be boosted to 45mph from 35mph as early as tomorrow morning.
