Both Djou and Caldwell say they are committed to giving the Rail Cartel support for construction to Ala Moana Center and beyond.  So, the prospect of higher taxes for a long, long time appear to be an inevitable situation.  The City Charter amendment which founded HART actually predisposes the City to building 34-miles of heavy rail to Waikiki and UH Manoa no matter the cost.  So all of this drama is really superfluous.