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UPDATE: Banyan Drive Bill Amended, Mayor Vows to Continue Fight

Mayor Billy Kenoi said despite changes regarding ownership of the resort land, he still firmly believes the county is best suited to manage the properties.

UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill

Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.

Bill Would Give Banyan Drive Properties to County

Senate Bill 1361 would transfer the land containing the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and seven nearby properties to Hawaii County.