Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee, May 19, 2026
Approves Forward Resolution 567-26 (eminent domain for Government Beach Road widening), 9-0
How this board votes
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 Hawaii County Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee forwarded Resolution 567-26 to Council with a favorable recommendation (9 ayes), authorizing eminent-domain acquisition of about 40 feet of additional right-of-way across tax map key parcels 1-5-009-012 and 058 at…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Close file on Communication 752 (VIVI nonprofit grant and aid awards)
Committee closed file on Communication 752 and related communications 752.1 and 752.2 concerning the FY 2026-2027 VIVI nonprofit grant and aid awards. Passed with seven ayes; Council Members Connie Lee-Kleinfelder and Kirkowitz excused.
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Meeting Summary
The Hawaii County Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee forwarded Resolution 567-26 to Council with a favorable recommendation (9 ayes), authorizing eminent-domain acquisition of about 40 feet of additional right-of-way across tax map key parcels 1-5-009-012 and 058 at…
Key Decisions (3)
Close file on Communication 752 (VIVI nonprofit grant and aid awards)
Form permitted interaction group for VIVI grant process (Communication 904)
Forward Resolution 567-26 (eminent domain for Government Beach Road widening)
Development Activity (1)
Government Beach Road widening
Infrastructure
Market Signals (1)
Infrastructure
Hawaii County is moving to acquire right-of-way to widen Government…
Who Spoke (8)
On the record: the chair, 2 councilmembers, a staff member, and an attorney.
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