AFFORDABLE HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS
The overriding answer to homelessness is found in these two words: affordable housing. The overwhelming majority of homeless individuals and families can be eliminated by establishing strong policies supporting the development of affordable housing, nationwide and particularly in Hawai`i. We continue to fail to address this issue in a meaningful way, as we watch our homeless population grow with a preponderance of local, Hawaiian people affected.
- Establish a nationwide task force on affordable housing
- Regard shelter as a human right that must be ensured through government support
- Encourage public-private partnerships to develop affordable housing