Government Operations and External Affairs Committee (Part 1 of 2) - 2026-03-17
Approves Kekoa Kaluhiwa Nomination to Police Commission, unanimous
How this board votes
The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).
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The Government Operations and External Affairs Committee meeting focused primarily on confirming mayoral nominations to various boards and commissions, including the Liquor Commission, Board of Ethics, Police Commission, Fire Commission, and Civil Service Commission.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The Government Operations and External Affairs Committee meeting focused primarily on confirming mayoral nominations to various boards and commissions, including the Liquor Commission, Board of Ethics, Police Commission, Fire Commission, and Civil Service Commission.
Key Decisions (5)
Alan Okamoto Nomination to Liquor Commission
Kimo Alameda Nomination to Board of Ethics
Kekoa Kaluhiwa Nomination to Police Commission
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