Mufi urged the Mayor to enter into public/private partnerships with the developers to help offset the Rail costs.  It has worked elsewhere in the country.  The Mayor says that's not possible because the developers don't want to do it.  

OK, Mr. Mayor.  Then tell the developers there are no more waivers and relief when it comes to the rules for the number of low-cost housing units that they are required to build, and other construction variances, in Kakaako and along the Rail route.  Start playing hardball with the developers and stop threatening the taxpayers with tax increases.  Who do you work for?