Finance Committee, June 16, 2026
Recommends approval: Bill 163 (as amended) - Aina Kapuna Real Property Tax Dedication, 8-0
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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 June 16, 2026, the Finance Committee recommended approval of Bill 163 (as amended) - Aina Kapuna Real Property Tax Dedication (8-0).
The Hawaii County Finance Committee forwarded Bill 163 (as amended) to Council with a favorable recommendation on an 8-0 vote, establishing a new 'Aina Kapuna' real property tax dedication for properties owned by descendants of owners from at least 100 years ago (pre-1926), cappe…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Recommends approval, 8-0
- Next step
- Final board vote (pending)
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Close File on Communication 23.36 (Fund Transfers Report)
Motion to close file on Communication 23.36, report of fund transfers authorized April 16-30, 2026, from Controller John Arbols dated May 14, 2026. Passed 8-0, Council Member Villegas excused.
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Key Decisions (6)
Close File on Communication 23.36 (Fund Transfers Report)
Resolution 586-26 - Kilauea Recovery Grant to Pohaku Pelemaka
Amendment to Bill 163 with Communication 909.3 (Annual Reporting)
Amendment to Bill 163 with Communication 909.4 (Agricultural Assessment)
Amendment to Bill 163 with Communication 909.2 (Application Timeline)
Bill 163 (as amended) - Aina Kapuna Real Property Tax Dedication
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Hawaii County is creating a targeted property tax relief program…
Sentiment
Council explicitly deliberately limited the dedication to properties of 20…
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Identified name roles: 4 Councilmember, 1 Clerk, 1 Staff.
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