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HI HR89
Resolution
Status
4/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with the State to develop strategies for assisting homeless individuals and reducing homelessness in Waipahu
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Cites 2018 Point in Time Count data showing over 6,500 homeless individuals statewide, with over 4,000 on Oahu and nearly half unsheltered
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Notes the Ewa region (including Waipahu) experienced an 8.2% increase in unsheltered homeless individuals in 2018, while Oahu overall saw a 7.7% decrease
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Identifies growing homeless encampments around Honowai Circle, Hawaii Plantation Village, Waikele Stream, and beneath the Honowai Street Bridge near H-1 Freeway
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Requests certified copies be sent to the Mayor of Honolulu, County Council Chair, Director of Planning and Permitting, Director of Human Services, and Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness
Legislative Description
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With State In Developing Strategies To Provide Assistance To The Homeless And Reduce The Number Of Homeless Individuals In Waipahu.
Homeless
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/4/2019