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| Issue | Bissen | Sugimura | La Costa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill 9 (STR phase-out) | Supports Introduced and signed it; defends conversion of apartment-zoned TVRs. | Opposes Dissenting vote; would not repeal but seeks to limit economic damage. | Opposes Would repeal; argues it destroys tourism jobs without creating housing. |
| Permitting | Nuanced Cleared DSA backlog to 51 reviews; ongoing reform. | Supports Self-certification: build starts if permit not issued in 60 days. | Supports Pre-approved templates; 30-day target for non-critical areas. |
| Housing approach | Supports Supply + STR conversion; 880+ affordable homes delivered since 2023. | Supports Pipes, permits & pavement — infrastructure-first housing. | Opposes Build supply; repeal Bill 9; first-time homebuyer fund. |
| Water | Supports Water as public trust; bring systems under public ownership. | Supports Water infrastructure as part of pipes/permits/pavement. | Supports WHEN framework; modernize pipes; respect cultural rights. |
| Lahaina recovery | Nuanced Defending administration pace; Office of Recovery; federal relief secured. | Opposes Wants businesses rebuilt alongside homes so jobs return with residents. | Nuanced Prioritize infrastructure so businesses can reopen. |
| Economy / fiscal | Nuanced Managing projected Bill 9 revenue gap while defending housing goals. | Supports Protect tax base; fiscal discipline; economic diversification. | Opposes Forensic audit Day 1; roll back fees; redirect Bill 9 tax revenues. |
Bissen
Supports
Introduced and signed it; defends conversion of apartment-zoned TVRs.
Sugimura
Opposes
Dissenting vote; would not repeal but seeks to limit economic damage.
La Costa
Opposes
Would repeal; argues it destroys tourism jobs without creating housing.
Bissen
Nuanced
Cleared DSA backlog to 51 reviews; ongoing reform.
Sugimura
Supports
Self-certification: build starts if permit not issued in 60 days.
La Costa
Supports
Pre-approved templates; 30-day target for non-critical areas.
Bissen
Supports
Supply + STR conversion; 880+ affordable homes delivered since 2023.
Sugimura
Supports
Pipes, permits & pavement — infrastructure-first housing.
La Costa
Opposes
Build supply; repeal Bill 9; first-time homebuyer fund.
Bissen
Supports
Water as public trust; bring systems under public ownership.
Sugimura
Supports
Water infrastructure as part of pipes/permits/pavement.
La Costa
Supports
WHEN framework; modernize pipes; respect cultural rights.
Bissen
Nuanced
Defending administration pace; Office of Recovery; federal relief secured.
Sugimura
Opposes
Wants businesses rebuilt alongside homes so jobs return with residents.
La Costa
Nuanced
Prioritize infrastructure so businesses can reopen.
Bissen
Nuanced
Managing projected Bill 9 revenue gap while defending housing goals.
Sugimura
Supports
Protect tax base; fiscal discipline; economic diversification.
La Costa
Opposes
Forensic audit Day 1; roll back fees; redirect Bill 9 tax revenues.