Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee, March 3, 2026
Approves Close file on communication 735 (Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange presentation), 9-0
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The County Council approved 94% of 440 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (21 of 46 recorded votes).
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This Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee meeting contained no land-use or development business. The committee received a presentation from the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange on climate/drought data tools (communication 735) and voted 9-0 to…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
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Close file on communication 735 (Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange presentation)
Committee received a presentation by the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange on climate change, climate variability, and drought portfolio tools relating to the Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve. Motion to close file on communication 735 passed 9 in favor.
Meeting Summary
This Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee meeting contained no land-use or development business. The committee received a presentation from the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange on climate/drought data tools (communication 735) and voted 9-0 to…
Key Decisions (1)
Close file on communication 735 (Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange presentation)
Market Signals (2)
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Who Spoke (10)
On the record: a councilmember, a staff member, 4 witnesses, and a member of the public.
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