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After facing criticism, lawsuits, and threats, Nani Medeiros, Hawaii’s chief housing officer, has announced her resignation. Medeiros cited recent threats made against her and her family as the reason for her departure. In a statement, she explained, “Many lies have been said about me and my family in the past weeks. Threats have been made towards myself, my loved ones who are not even affiliated with the government, and even children. For the sake of their safety and well-being, I have no choice but to resign.”
Medeiros emphasized that the focus should no longer be on her but rather on the housing crisis in Hawaii. She urged everyone to work towards building more housing for locals while preserving the environment and respecting the cultural heritage of the island. Governor Josh Green commended Medeiros for her dedication to affordable housing and blamed former mixed martial arts fighter B.J. Penn for inspiring the threats against her.
Medeiros’ resignation raises concerns about the future of Governor Green’s Build Beyond Barriers state emergency housing development approval panel, which Medeiros led. The panel has already faced legal action from organizations such as Earthjustice, representing various community concerns. The governor plans to continue issuing emergency proclamations to keep the panel running, but some hope he will take a different approach moving forward.
State Senator Stanley Chang, a supporter of affordable housing, acknowledged Medeiros’ hard work and expressed gratitude for her contributions. He also mentioned that the panel has taken steps to be more transparent and believes that the next chief housing officer will continue in that direction.
Green accused B.J. Penn of leading an effort to bully Medeiros, stating that such behavior has no place in Hawaii. Medeiros was initially criticized back in January by Senator Kurt Fevella, but Green defended her and condemned Fevella’s disparaging comments.
Medeiros, who has experienced homelessness herself, has been driven to make housing more affordable for everyone. In her statement, she expressed her desire for a home of her own and her commitment to helping others in similar situations. She acknowledged the challenges faced by locals who can’t afford homes and are forced to leave the islands.
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