Legislative Approvals and Aquisitions Committee, May 4, 2026
Recommends approval: Resolution 552-26 - Kokua Kealakekua conservation easement acquisition, 9-0
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The County Council approved 94% of 489 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (23 of 52 recorded votes).
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On May 4, 2026, the Legislative Approvals and Aquisitions Committee recommended approval of Resolution 552-26 - Kokua Kealakekua conservation easement acquisition (9-0).
The Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee forwarded Resolution 552-26 to the full council with a favorable recommendation (9-0), authorizing the finance director to acquire a conservation easement over approximately 1.26 acres known as Kokua Kealakekua (TMK 81009007 an…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Recommends approval, 9-0
- Next step
- Final board vote (pending)
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Close file on Communication 864 - 2026 PONC Stewardship Grants
Committee closed file on Communication 864, presenting five recommendations for qualified nonprofit organizations requesting funding to maintain and provide stewardship for parcels acquired through the Public Access Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. Nine applications received, five moved forward. Vote 8-0, council member Kagiwada absent.
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Key Decisions (3)
Close file on Communication 864 - 2026 PONC Stewardship Grants
Resolution 503-26 - Roadway dedication at Pepeekeo
Resolution 552-26 - Kokua Kealakekua conservation easement acquisition
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Development Activity (1)
Kokua Kealakekua conservation acquisition
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Sentiment
Strong community and council support for conservation land acquisition in…
Infrastructure
County identified future need to address parking, safety, and public…
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