HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Appeals Fact Sheet BOARD OF APPEALS
01-14-2026
Purpose: To hear and determine all appeals from the final decisions of the
Planning Director or the Director of Public Works regarding
matters within their respective jurisdictions.
Authority: Hawaii County Charter, Section 6-9.2.
Appointment: Mayor with Council approval. Normal five-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Seven members.
Specific Representation: None required.
Requirements: No more than four shall belong officially to the same political
party. Each member shall be a legal resident and a registered
voter of the county. The Board shall be part of the Planning
Department for administrative purposes.
Meetings: Generally, once a month on the second Friday of the month,
9:30 a.m., alternately between Hawaii County Council
Chambers in Hilo and West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona.
Financial Disclosure: Members must file Financial Disclosure within 20 working days
of taking the oath of office. Thereafter, annual disclosures must
be filed on or before January 31. The disclosures are
confidential and will be kept on file by the Board of Ethics.
County Code, Chapter 2, Section 2-91.1.
Reappointment: Following the expiration of a term, no member may be
reappointed for at least two years.
Qualities: Respected by the community as being community-minded and
oriented. Able to focus on the community needs as a whole
without catering to special or self-interest. Board membership
shall be representative of the community, and, whenever
possible, persons with background or expertise in broad areas of
planning and construction shall be given preference, although
such knowledge is not a prerequisite for membership.
Current Members: Seat No., Name, and Term Expiration Date
1. VACANT (12-31-2030)
2. LEWIS, Cathy (12-31-2026), Chair
3. MARTIN, Scott (12-31-2027)
4. VACANT (12-31-2027)
5. WILSON, Maci (12-31-2028)
6. ABLE, Rachel (12-31-2028), Vice Chair
7. KIMURA, John (12-31-2029)
Contact: boardofappeals@hawaiicounty.gov
Attorney Assigned: Sylvia Wan, Deputy Corporation Counsel
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate
Sections of the County Charter, County Code and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.