GOVERNOR, CABINET FOCUS ON HOMELESS SOLUTIONS
February 8 -
Governor Lingle hosted a Leeward Coast Economic Development community
meeting in Wai`anae to discuss steps the State is taking to work with the
community to build economic development opportunities and raise the standard
of living for Leeward O‘ahu. The Governor updated the community on the
progress that has been made in developing transitional shelters and housing
opportunities to address the homeless problem along the Leeward Coast.
The Governor also told residents that the Administration is also focusing on
what is needed to address long-standing problems that are major contributing
factors to the homeless crises, specifically the area’s disproportionately
high poverty and unemployment rates, lack of workforce training, and minimal
business diversification opportunities. As part of this effort, the
Administration will form a team of state agencies to address how best to
integrate state programs, services and resources, and leverage them with the
private and non-profit sectors to meet the needs of Leeward Coast residents
in the areas of job training and placement, business development, childcare,
housing, health and welfare services.
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Watch this meeting here.
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Read the news release.