The Hawaii Independent: Private property on public lands

Private property on public lands

All sides agree Bill 54 does little for Honolulu’s ‘homeless’ problem City to consider bills against illegal camping and storage on all public property

Background

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A new ordnance that allows city officials to seize private property left on public property. The bill was introduced on September 28, 2011 by Councilmember Tulsi Gabbard.

Stories

All sides agree Bill 54 does little for Honolulu’s ‘homeless’ problem

Dec 08 09:47 AM

Jamie Winpenny

City to consider bills against illegal camping and storage on all public property

Jul 14 04:50 PM

Links

Link to bill (honolulu.gov site)

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Bill status and testimony

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More testimony

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Hearing minutes

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City council hearing video archive

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Testimony of ACLU attorney Daniel Gluck

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Gluck argues that the measure would criminalize homelessness, open the city to expensive litigation, and violate constitional provisons.

Testimony of Chinatown Improvement District

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Tulsi Gabbard: "Why I Introduced Bill 54"

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"The city has an obligation to ensure that all public spaces are open, accessible, and safe to the public. To meet this obligation, the city must have an effective mechanism in place. "