Lawmakers pushing for answers, solutions to help those affected by tainted water

TL;DR - Lawmakers representing the affected areas, Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Rep. Sonny Ganaden, Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, Sen. Glenn Waikai, banded together and are calling for answers.

“(The Navy is) paralyzed in finding a solution to this problem. Last night they were saying this is a natural disaster and that’s how we should look at this. This is a man-made disaster. The Navy really has to pick up the pace in which it addresses solutions.” said Sen. Wakai.

December 2, 2021: State lawmakers voice concerns over Red Hill water threat, Honolulu Star Advertiser

December 2, 2021: Lawmakers pushing for answers, solutions to help those affected by tainted water, KHON2

December 2, 2021: ‘A man-made disaster’: Military’s response to tainted water crisis draws lawmakers’ ire, Hawaiʻi News Now

December 2, 2021: Hawaii lawmakers, residents express growing fear on extent of contaminated water at Red Hill, KITV

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