Public opinion can inform policymaking on short-term rentals, rail and more

Regulating vacation or short-term rentals has become a perennial issue for Hawaii legislators, as it has across the United States and beyond. At the start of this year’s session, some 20 bills were introduced in Hawaii on the topic. As our elected leaders grapple with this, it is worth noting that a survey of Hawaii residents found a large majority favor allowing short-term rentals in residential areas. In a recent survey conducted for the Hawaii Association of Realtors by Ward Research, 72 percent…

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