Development & economy in Hawaii local government
What Hawaii city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
36 Hawaii meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Hawaii with the most development & economy activity
- Maui County, HI (27)
- Hawaii County, HI (9)
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Committee to consider zoning change for data centers vs. data processing
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.
Committee to get recovery update on 2026 Kona Low storms
The committee will receive presentations and updates on Maui's long-term recovery operations, focusing on recovery from the 2026 Kona Low storms. Representatives from the Office of Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration are expected to present. No legislative action will be taken at this meeting.
Committee considers new Downtown Pāhoa Commercial zoning district
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.
Committee considers $500,000 grant for Kona Low business recovery
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.
Committee to discuss youth mental health and proposed development campus
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will discuss youth mental health support and a proposed development project. No legislative action will be taken during this meeting.
Maui committee to decide on 163-acre Ho'onani Village mixed-use development
The committee is considering three bills to amend the Maui Island Plan's Directed Growth Map, community plan designation, and zoning for 166.511 acres (corrected to 163.443 acres in proposed CD1) in Kahului for the Ho'onani Village Mixed Use Development. The project includes multi-family residential, retail…
Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 budget and related ordinances
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will receive public testimony on the Mayor's proposed FY 2027 budget for Maui County, including 10 bills and a resolution. The proposed budget covers operating and capital improvements, a $195.9 million bond authorization, and various fund amendments. No…
Committee to consider adopting General Plan 2045 and new vacation rental rules
The committee will discuss and may vote on Bill 66, which adopts the County of Hawai‘i General Plan 2045 and repeals the prior plan, and Bill 147, which establishes operational standards for transient vacation rentals including bed and breakfasts and short-term vacation rentals. A motion to recommend passage of Bill…
Committee to discuss FY2027 budget, economic outlook, and grant management
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on March 25, 2026. Agenda items include a presentation on the County and State economic outlook by Dr. Carl Bonham, discussion of grant administration policies, and preparatory discussions for the FY2027 budget session. No…
Committee to consider $3.5M budget amendment for Waikapū wastewater plant
The committee will consider recommending passage of Bill 30, which amends the FY2026 budget to transfer $3.5M in carryover savings to the General Excise Tax Fund and appropriate it for the Central Maui Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Waikapū. It will also discuss (no action) Bill 34 regarding a $234,050…
Committee to consider FBI joint terrorism task force agreement and affordable housing lease exemptions
The committee may recommend passage of Bill 92, CD1 (2025) to authorize the mayor to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the FBI for a Joint Terrorism Task Force. It may also recommend passage of Bill 116 (2024) to exempt below-market leases for affordable housing from certain bidding and grant requirements…
Creation of a new Downtown Pāhoa commercial district via Bill 126
The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development will consider three bills. Bill 124 proposes to reclassify portions of the Pāhoa zone map to a Downtown Pāhoa Commercial district. Bill 125 updates the Pāhoa Village Design Guidelines and Review Committee procedures. Bill 126 creates the Downtown…
Committee to consider allowing subdivision construction plans before water availability verification
The committee will consider two bills: Bill 176 (2025) authorizes the mayor to enter a 10-year agreement with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for maintenance of Pi'iholo, Olinda, and Ala Luana roads; Bill 1 (2026) would allow subdividers to submit construction plans before written verification of…
Finance Committee to consider $1.6M workforce budget amendment, wildfire grant
The Finance Committee will deliberate two budget amendments and a resolution. Bill 112 would increase federal workforce-training funds by $1.6 million, while Bill 113 and Resolution 426-25 would appropriate $68,000 for wildfire hazard mitigation planning. The committee will also receive reports on fund transfers and…
Committee to consider $22.4 million loan for Lahaina wastewater upgrades
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will review Resolution 25-221, which transfers $145,000 and $75,000 within the Department of Public Works FY 2026 budget to cover unanticipated operational costs. The committee will also consider the first reading of Bill 177 and Bill 178, which together would…
Council to consider three mayoral nominations, including two for Police Commission
The Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs will review and discuss three communications from Mayor C. Kimo Alameda nominating individuals to the Police Commission and the Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee. The nominations require Council confirmation by January 8, 2026. Public…
Council weighs wildfire tax relief, $64.5M disaster projects
The council will consider first readings of bills establishing an income-based real property tax credit up to $10,000 and extending tax exemptions for Lahaina wildfire-damaged properties through June 2028. Second and final readings include a $64.5 million appropriation for countywide wildfire disaster relief projects…
Committee to discuss federal disaster grant reimbursements and grant management
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on December 2, 2025. The committee will review federal disaster grant reimbursements for expenses incurred by the county, including processes and timelines. It will also discuss the administration and management of grants under…
Council to consider $64.5M wildfire disaster relief appropriation
The Maui County Council holds first readings for several budget amendments, including a $64.5 million appropriation for countywide wildfire disaster relief projects funded by a state loan. They also consider a $1.1 million building renovation, zoning changes, and tax rate simplification. Second and final readings are…
Council reviews nomination for Hāmākua Community Development Plan Action Committee
The Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet to review a nomination from Mayor C. Kimo Alameda. The body is considering the confirmation of a member to a community development committee.
Committee considers zoning and plan changes for Ho‘onani Village project
The Committee will discuss three bills regarding a 166.511-acre parcel in Kahului for the Ho‘onani Village Mixed Use Development. The proposed changes include updating the Urban Growth Boundary, changing the community plan designation, and rezoning the land for light industrial use.
Committee considers zoning and plan changes for Ho‘onani Village project
The Committee will consider three bills to enable the Ho‘onani Village Mixed Use Development in Kahului. These proposals include updating the Urban Growth Boundary, changing the community plan designation, and rezoning 166.511 acres.
Committee to consider $20M West Maui land acquisition package
The committee will consider Bills 138-140 (2025) and Resolution 25-186, which together would amend the FY2026 budget, authorize general obligation bonds, and approve lapsed bond proceeds totaling $20.15 million to acquire 120 parcels (162.07 acres) in Lahaina for up to $20 million. The committee may also discuss the…
Committee considers $20.15 million for West Maui land acquisitions
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will consider bills to fund and authorize the acquisition of 162.07 acres in Lahaina. The committee will also discuss the management of grants through the Office of Economic Development.
Committee to consider $10M bond for Wailuku building acquisition and renovation
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will consider two bills and a resolution to acquire and renovate 24 North Church Street in Wailuku. Bill 103 would amend the FY2026 budget to add $10 million in bond funds for the project; Bill 104 would amend the bond authorization ordinance; Resolution 25-173…
Council to consider two ordinances amending zoning for the 670‑acre Kīhei‑Mākena Project District
The Maui County Council will hold a second and final reading on Bill 171 and Bill 172, both amending the Kīhei‑Mākena Project District 9 (Wailea 670) ordinance and conditional zoning. Bill 171 seeks to amend Chapter 19.90A of the Maui County Code for the 670‑acre district identified by tax map keys 2‑1‑008:056 and…
Committee to consider bill requiring disclosure of use restrictions on county-owned property
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will discuss the Maui Economic Recovery Commission's report and consider recommending passage of Bill 81 (2025) on first reading. Bill 81 would require the Administration to disclose use restrictions on county-owned property when requesting development…
Committee to consider authorizing Mayor to join Hawaii Creative Economy Collaborative
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will consider Bill 47 (2025) to authorize the Mayor to enter an intergovernmental agreement for the Hawaii Creative Economy Collaborative, a statewide workforce and infrastructure initiative. It will also consider Bill 116 (2024) to exempt affordable housing…
Committee reviews proposed FY2026 budget including $120.5M bond authorization
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee is considering the mayor's proposed FY2026 operating and capital budget, including a $120.5 million general obligation bond for public improvements and several related bills. The agenda also includes amendments to the current FY2025 budget, fuel tax rate…
Committee to vote on $8M increase for wildfire permanent disposal site
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will consider recommending passage of several bills amending the FY2025 budget. Key items include shifting $8 million to design and construction of a wildfire permanent disposal site, allocating $25 million from the general excise tax surcharge for water…
Committee will consider budget amendments increasing transfers and funding for road repairs
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will review several FY 2025 budget amendment bills, including Bill 15 and Bill 17, and decide whether to recommend them on first reading. It will also consider a property acquisition resolution and a bill affecting affordable‑housing lease rules. Recommendations…
Committee considers $1.5 million for 2025 Maui County Fair
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will consider budget amendments for the 2025 fiscal year. This includes funding for the Maui County Fair and changes to property acquisition funds.
Committee to discuss wildfire recovery grants, Bill 184, and more
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will discuss Bill 184, which would exempt Homeowner Programs Revolving Fund grants from certain county code provisions. They will also discuss wildfire recovery grants and reimbursements, including work by contractor Tetra Tech, Inc. Other topics include the Kula…
Council to vote on $13.3M in affordable housing grants and 257-unit project
The Hawaii County Council will vote on several resolutions, including major affordable housing funding: $8.2 million for rental units and $5.075 million for workforce housing and home repairs, plus a resolution urging approval of a 257-unit affordable housing project in Hilo. They will also consider grants for…
Council to consider appointing Michael McMenemy to Maui Redevelopment Agency
The Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee will review Resolution 24-163 to appoint Michael Claud McMenemy as a member of the Maui Redevelopment Agency, with a term ending March 31, 2029. It will also consider Resolution 24-58 to reappoint Moana M. Lutey as County Clerk and Richelle M. Thomson as…
Committee to discuss $426 flood development permit application review fee
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will discuss two bills regarding flood hazard area development permits. No legislative action will be taken during this meeting.