I understand the removal of Haiku Stairs will cost $2.6 million. Who is paying for it? Property tax? Sales tax? Certainly it’s the taxpaying citizens of Oahu.

Why can’t we give the “Friends of Haiku Stairs” an opportunity to do what they say they can do — organize and operate this amazing and historic hike? I understand they even have obtained liability insurance for members should the city allow work on the stairs. If they fail, then proceed with the plan to tear it down.

Give them a chance; what have we got to lose?

Jan Nilsson

Waikiki

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