Spotlight Now: Green Fee Advisory Council on where $100M+ should go

Hawaiʻi News Now

By Yunji de Nies for Hawaiʻi News Now

On this edition of Spotlight Now, Green Fee Advisory Council members Eric Co and Dr. Chip Fletcher discussed how the $100 million or more should be spent.

Last year, Gov. Josh Green signed Act 96, which increases taxes on hotel guests and vacation rental visitors.

According to Co, environmental improvement efforts, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable tourism should receive funding.

Each effort should show tangible results, reduce harm, be ready in a reasonable timeframe, and build community relationships, said Co.

“All of us in Hawaii know that we can do a lot with a little because were so collaborative,” said Co.

Click here to read the article and watch to the full segment aired by Hawaiʻi News Now on Feb. 3.