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From Hawaii Voters Support RISE Bonds for Infrastructure Funding

How could the support for RISE bonds in Hawaii affect the Department of Water?

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RISE bond support may provide capital for water infrastructure improvements at Department of Water The support for Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity (RISE) bonds in Hawaii allows counties to fund public improvements without increasing property taxes. These bonds are paid back using revenue generated by the invested development. Because RISE funds infrastructure improvements related to water, this mechanism could provide support to the Department of Water's operational domain.

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The facts so far

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  • RISE bonds allow counties to fund public improvements without raising property taxes.westhawaiitoday.com
  • The bonds are paid back through the revenue generated by invested development.westhawaiitoday.com

Why it matters

For the Department of Water, access to dedicated capital for water infrastructure is crucial for maintaining and expanding its operational capacity. If the RISE bond mechanism proves effective and continues to fund water-related improvements, it could provide a sustained source of financial support for the department's domain.

The RISE bond tool, known as tax increment financing, has been used by Hawaii and 48 other states. The program is designed to address infrastructure needs, such as developing more housing around transit hubs, and is supported by elected officials like Governor Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Derek Kawakami.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific types of water infrastructure improvements would the Department of Water be eligible to fund through this mechanism?
  • How would the revenue generated by invested development be allocated to repay the RISE bonds?

What would change this answer

The state of Hawaii modifies the RISE bond structureIt could change the availability or scope of the dedicated capital for water infrastructure projects.
The Department of Water publicly expresses interest in RISE fundingIt would make the potential for financial support more concrete and immediate.

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