{
 "city": "Hawaii County",
 "state": "Hawaii",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on doubling open space fund to 0.5% of property tax revenue",
   "summary": "The Hawaii County Council will hold a second reading of a charter amendment to increase the annual allocation for the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation fund from 0.25% to 0.5% of real property tax revenue (Bill 165). Other major actions include first readings of bills to establish a formal County Disaster Recovery Program (Bill 157), create a new real property tax dedication for ancestral lands (Bill 163), and rezone the Downtown Pāhoa area as a special district (Bill 126). The council will also consider several resolutions, including a $142,000 grant for Kīlauea eruption recovery and extensions of EPA consent agreements for wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development",
   "headline": "Committee to consider zoning change for data centers vs. data processing",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development will discuss and potentially advance Bill 170, which amends the Hawaii County Code to distinguish data centers from data processing facilities for zoning purposes and defines 'data center.' Only this bill is on the agenda, alongside procedural items.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee",
   "headline": "Council considers updates to public access and natural resource preservation rules",
   "summary": "The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will review nominations for county commissions and agreements with the USDA. The body is also considering a bill to change how the county identifies and acquires lands for public access and natural resource preservation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews $137,903 public improvement bond issuance",
   "summary": "The Hawaii County Finance Committee will receive reports on fund transfers for May 1‑15 and May 16‑31, 2026, a donation report from the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation, and a supplemental summary of bonded indebtedness that includes a $137,903 public improvement bond reimbursable by Improvement District 21 Iki Place Subdivision lot owners. The meeting is conducted via interactive conference technology with public testimony options. No decisions are indicated in the agenda; items appear to be informational reports.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews multiple affordable‑housing and audit reports",
   "summary": "The Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will receive and discuss four reports. These include a quarterly affordable‑housing report for Jan 1 – Mar 31 2026, a follow‑up audit of affordable‑housing credits, a compliance review of WAIWAI nonprofit grants for fiscal year 2024‑2025, and a review of the County Auditor’s quality‑control system for July 1 2022 – June 30 2025. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. Public testimony may be submitted in writing or via Zoom by the deadlines noted.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider Bill 168 to rezone parcels in North Kona",
   "summary": "The Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee will consider Bill 168, which repeals multiple existing ordinances and amends the North Kona and Kailua Urban zoning maps. The bill changes the district classification of about 6,467 acres, converting portions of Village Commercial and Multiple‑Family Residential to Double‑Family Residential and Agricultural zones at Hienaloli 4th‑6th, North Kona. The committee will hear public statements on the item before voting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider doubling open space fund allocation to 0.5% of property tax revenue",
   "summary": "The council will hold first readings on a charter amendment to increase the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation fund from 0.25% to 0.5% of real property tax revenue and a bill establishing a County Disaster Recovery Program. Final readings include authorizing eminent domain for Government Beach Road widening and approving $2.5 million in nonprofit grants. The council also will vote on a $500,000 grant for Kona Low storm recovery, donations for fire department medical exams, and a rule requiring Native Hawaiian Law training for members.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee",
   "headline": "Council considers EPA extensions for wastewater and cesspool projects",
   "summary": "The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will review agreements with the EPA to extend deadlines for several water infrastructure projects. The committee will also consider a nomination to the Fire Commission and a bill regarding the Housing Administrator position.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider new real property tax dedication for century-old family properties",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a resolution awarding $142,000 in Kīlauea recovery grant funds and a bill creating a new real property tax dedication for properties owned by descendants of long-term owners. The bill would subject qualifying properties to the minimum tax. The committee will also receive a report on fund transfers authorized in April 2026.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development",
   "headline": "Committee considers new Downtown Pāhoa Commercial zoning district",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development will discuss three bills regarding the Pāhoa area. These include the creation of a new special zoning district and updates to design guidelines.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $976M operating budget for FY 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The County Council will hold second and final readings of Bill 135 (operating budget) and Bill 136 (capital improvements budget) for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. Proposed amendments include $25,000 for dangerous dog signage, a $16.8 million increase in real property tax revenue with transfers to public access funds, and a $7 million addition for a community center at Spencer Kalani Schutte District Park.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider charter amendment creating hybrid council-manager government",
   "summary": "The council will take a first reading of Bill 158, which would convert the county to a hybrid council-manager system, and Bill 159 for biennial budgeting (negative committee vote). A final reading is set for Bill 66, adopting the General Plan 2045. Other items include an eminent domain resolution for Government Beach Road and a bill to delay the effective date of transient accommodations ordinance.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit",
   "headline": "Committee to consider paid parking signage requirements",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will consider Bill 162, which would amend the county code to establish signage requirements for paid parking facilities, including rate schedules, additional fees, hours of operation, and towing procedures. No other substantive business is on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Ali‘i Drive sewer extension update",
   "summary": "The Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will hear a communication from Council Member Villegas requesting an update and discussion with the Department of Environmental Management and the Administration on the proposed Ali‘i Drive sewer extension project. No other substantive business is scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being",
   "headline": "Committee considers establishing a County Disaster Recovery Program",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being will meet to discuss Bill 157. This bill proposes creating a County Disaster Recovery Program to coordinate recovery efforts after major disasters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers $500,000 grant for Kona Low business recovery",
   "summary": "The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will review nominations for the Liquor Commission and Board of Appeals. The body is also discussing a grant for storm-damaged businesses and changes to funding for public access and natural resources.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to consider real property tax dedication for ancestral properties",
   "summary": "The Committee on Finance will discuss a bill to establish a new real property tax dedication for properties owned by descendants of owners from at least 100 years ago. The body will also consider a resolution for accepting noncapitalized donations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to set property tax rates and adopt $976M operating budget",
   "summary": "The Council will vote on Res. 574-26, which sets real property tax rates for FY 2026-2027, including lowering the Affordable Rental Housing and Homeowner rate to $5.75 per $1,000, increasing Residential Tier Two to $14.50, and adding new tiers. It will also consider the final operating budget (Bill 135, Draft 2) with $976.4 million in revenues and $975.9 million in appropriations, and the capital budget (Bill 136, Draft 2) for 44 projects totaling $375.7 million. Two proposed amendments seek $2 million for the Waikōloa Gymnasium and $1 million for the Lindsey Road Extension.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $25.3 million contract for Hawaii Fire Fighters Association",
   "summary": "The Hawaii County Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions involving public funding, land acquisition, and internal rule changes. Key items include a multi-year firefighters' contract and various community grants.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit",
   "headline": "Committee considers regulating parking rates in Kailua Village",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will meet to discuss a bill regarding paid parking. The committee is considering a proposal to regulate rates at private parking facilities in Kailua Village.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being",
   "headline": "Committee considers establishing a County Disaster Recovery Program",
   "summary": "The Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being is meeting to discuss Bill 157. This proposal would create a program to coordinate short- and long-term recovery efforts after major disasters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council - Public Hearing (Real Property Tax Rates)",
   "headline": "Council will consider new real property tax rates for FY 2026‑2027",
   "summary": "The Hawaii County Council will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026 to consider real property tax rates for all property classes for the fiscal year July 1 2026 to June 30 2027. The council will review proposed rate changes for residential, commercial, agricultural and other classes, including new classifications for Residential Tier Three and Long‑Term Rental. Public comment will be accepted in person, by Zoom, or in writing by the specified deadlines.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Hawaii County Council - Public Hearing (Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets)",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets",
   "summary": "The Hawaii County Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Operating Budget (Bill 135) and Capital Budget (Bill 136) for fiscal year 2026-27. The operating budget proposes $975.9 million in net appropriations, with major spending in public safety, highways, and sanitation. The capital budget proposes $375.7 million for projects including wastewater systems, affordable housing, and road improvements. The council will accept public testimony before any decisions are made.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee",
   "headline": "Council considers charter amendment for hybrid council-manager government",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss a charter amendment (Bill 158) that would restructure county government into a hybrid council-manager system, with an appointed manager overseeing some departments and an elected mayor overseeing others. It will also consider a bill requiring nonprofits to certify internal policies before receiving county grants (Bill 156), and a resolution authorizing a postal inspector task force agreement. Additionally, five mayoral nominations to various boards are up for confirmation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider biennial budget charter amendment",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider a charter amendment (Bill 159) to establish biennial operating and capital budgets for the County. The agenda also includes a resolution authorizing a three-year lease for warehouse space at 73-4081 Hulikoa Drive and two budget amendments transferring revenues to Public Access/Open Space Preservation and Disaster/Emergency funds. Routine reports on fund transfers, change orders, and the real property assessment certification ($56.85 billion total net taxable value) are also on the agenda.",
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