Legislative Approvals and Aquisitions Committee, May 4, 2026
Approves Resolution 552-26 - Kokua Kealakekua conservation easement acquisition, 9-0
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The County Council approved 95% of 371 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (19 of 43 recorded votes).
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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
- Final authority
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
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.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
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…
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
Development Activity (1)
Kokua Kealakekua conservation acquisition
Other
Market Signals (2)
Sentiment
Strong community and council support for conservation land acquisition in…
Infrastructure
County identified future need to address parking, safety, and public…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: the chair, 4 councilmembers, a staff member, the clerk, and 5 members of the public.
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