Do any of our elected officials realize how disgusted O’ahu taxpayers and voters are with the CITY plan for rail? Why do Star-Advertiser editorial board members, reporters, and spokespersons attempt to shift the blame to the state? Two years ago, the legislature gave the mayor a 5-year surcharge extension after he told them it was the last funding increase needed to complete the project. There should have been no need for even considering additional funding bills in the just-completed sessions. I disagree with Mr. Dayton’s claim that voters will not remember this year’s events in 2018. If there is a back-room deal arranged for a special session in the legislature, and if the City Council passes Bill 42 to enable the mayor to increase and then use property taxes and fees for rail construction, those of us who pay attention will work for a voter backlash next year. Ask former mayor Hannemann if voters have short memories.