Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit - 2026-03-03
Votes on Bill 132 - Paid Parking Facilities Regulation in Kailua Village, 9-0 unanimous to postpone
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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 Hawaii County Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit heard extensive testimony on Bill 132, which would regulate parking rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village, Kona.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Deferred, 9-0 unanimous to postpone
Meeting Summary
The Hawaii County Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit heard extensive testimony on Bill 132, which would regulate parking rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village, Kona.
Key Decisions (1)
Bill 132 - Paid Parking Facilities Regulation in Kailua Village
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Multiple small businesses in Kailua Village have closed or are…
Sentiment
Local residents and visitors are avoiding Downtown Kailua Kona due…
Commercial Demand
Testimony indicated an inordinate number of vacant businesses in Kailua…
Housing Demand
A testifier stated they would not choose to move to…
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