Hawaii County, HI
How the Hawaii County County Council votes on land use
Every vote below is quoted verbatim from the official meeting recording’s transcript. Use it as research toward the official record, not as the official minutes.
Hawaii County County Council
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How to read this boardfrom 204 recorded land-use decisions
Opposition changes outcomes here. Contested non land uses pass less often than the docket overall.
contested 76% · all 97%
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Approval odds below are computed from the key decisions across 78 County Council meetings on record, Jan 6, 2026 to Jul 14, 2026.
| Request type | Decisions (n) | Approved | Denied | Continued | With conditions | Contested (n) | Contested approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non land use | 182 | 97% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 17 | 76% |
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| Member | District | Votes recorded | Dissents | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Kagiwada | D2 | 38 | 13 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| James Hustace | D9 | 37 | 18 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Dennis OnishiVice Chair | D3 | 36 | 10 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Ashley Kierkiewicz | D4 | 34 | 12 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Holeka InabaChair | D8 | 29 | 12 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder | D5 | 28 | 6 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Michelle Galimba | D6 | 28 | 4 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Rebecca Villegas | D7 | 28 | 4 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Heather Kimball | D1 | 27 | 6 | Jul 8, 2026 |