Helton calls to abolish board he says slows Lahaina recovery

Jonathan Helton is calling for the abolition of a board that he says is redundant and is slowing Lahaina’s recovery.

The proposal

Helton’s position is that the board should be removed rather than continue operating. The proposal is framed around reducing overlap and speeding recovery work in Lahaina.

What remains to be decided

Abolishing a public board would require action through the government process that created or oversees it. The available account does not identify the board, describe the legal steps required, or state whether any government body has voted on the proposal.

Next steps

The public record to watch is any formal measure, meeting agenda or vote addressing the board’s future. A response from the board or the government body responsible for it would also clarify the proposal’s status.