Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting
The meeting focused on disaster recovery efforts following the Kona Low storms, providing updates on community support services, infrastructure projects, and housing initiatives. Key discussion topics included the development of a new community center and fieldhouse, housing recovery metrics, and procedures for navigating FEMA and insurance claims. Additionally, information regarding pending council bills and public official contact resources was shared with the community.
Feb 19, 2026·Board meeting
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The board conducted its inaugural meeting, which included the election of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Members underwent an orientation regarding Hawaiʻiʻs Sunshine Law, ethics requirements, and conflict of interest rules. The board engaged in a discussion regarding draft Rules of Procedure, including testimony limits. Furthermore, members discussed potential policy ideas to increase affordable housing, strategies for streamlining permitting and building codes, the impact of legislative changes on construction costs, and the board's role in reviewing county legislation.
The Maui Planning Commission convened to review several administrative and planning items. The session included a Director's report covering SMA minor permits and exemptions, as well as discussions on future agendas. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing regarding a Special Management Area Use Permit for the Piʻilani Highway Widening Project; the commission debated and eventually approved the permit with several conditions, including infrastructure and environmental requirements. Additionally, a contested case regarding the Grand Wailea Resort was deferred to a future special meeting.
Jan 14, 2026·Board meeting
Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting
The meeting provided updates on disaster recovery efforts, including the status of FEMA rental assistance programs and the potential for extensions. Participants were encouraged to explore permanent housing solutions and utilize available resource centers. Additionally, an update was provided on the temporary debris site in Olowalu, confirming that air quality and groundwater monitoring remained within safe levels throughout the site's operation, and that successful restoration of the area has been completed. Other topics included the Maui Relief Program, real property tax relief for families impacted by the disaster, and a community forest plan survey.
