Local attorney warns proposed LMO changes could burden native islanders

Aug 24, 2026

Public commenter Chester Williams told the task force the draft LMO changes — particularly buffer averaging removal and new administrative steps — risk imposing additional costs and time on native island property owners and that subjective language needs tightening.

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During the public‑comment period, Chester (Chet) Williams, a local attorney, urged the task force to reconsider aspects of the draft LMO amendments that he said would disproportionately burden native island property owners.

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