I’m originally from Singapore and I appreciate efficient multi-modal transportation.
My trusted friend Natalie Iwasa, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, and I have been participating and observing City Hall for the last two decades. We know the good, the bad and the ugly.
We must stop the social media games and be honest with the Public.
Status Quo will not cut it.
The Rail Skyline is out of control.
If we do not control and reset these project costs, our children will pay for today’s mistakes.
As Mayor, I will do the following:
Every one is coming from a good place. 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?
There will be no sacred cows; no tail wagging the dogs. There will be no hiding behind or blaming the FTA. FTA is not the monster or the Wizard of Oz behind the curtains. FTA is here to help and respect State Rights.
There should be no managing Rail Skyline through Public Relations handlers and insulting the Public Intelligence from the Mayor’s Office.
I have zero donations from lobbyists or PACs. I can be 100% independent to question the project with independent industry experts.
Together with all stakeholders and Oahu residents, we can decide the most pragmatic solutions for Oahu.
