Legislative Approvals and Aquisitions Committee - 2026-04-21
Approves Resolution 516-26: Acquisition of Kumukahi lands in Puna, 8-0 (one excused)
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 Committee of Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions voted 8-0 (one excused) to forward Resolution 516-26 to the full council with a favorable recommendation, authorizing the director of finance to negotiate the acquisition of approximately 1,967.96 acres at Kumukahi in Puna u…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0 (one excused)
Meeting Summary
The Committee of Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions voted 8-0 (one excused) to forward Resolution 516-26 to the full council with a favorable recommendation, authorizing the director of finance to negotiate the acquisition of approximately 1,967.96 acres at Kumukahi in Puna u…
Key Decisions (1)
Resolution 516-26: Acquisition of Kumukahi lands in Puna
Market Signals (2)
Sentiment
Strong community and council support for public acquisition and conservation…
Other
The PONC (Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation)…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 5 councilmembers, 3 staff members, an attorney, and 5 members of the public.
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