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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2023-01 Action Committee Engagment Survey Letter and Report SignedCounty of Hawai‘i PLANNING DEPARTMENT www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov Zendo Kern Director Jeffrey W. Darrow Deputy Director Mitchell D. Roth Mayor Lee E. Lord Managing Director East Hawai‘i Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742 West Hawai‘i Office 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 Phone (808) 323-4770 Fax (808) 327-3563 MEMORANDUM February 3, 2023 TO: Community Development Plan Action Committee Members FROM: Zendo Kern, Planning Director SUBJECT: Action Committee Engagement Survey Report . On August 23 through September 18, 2022, Planning Staff sent out a survey to collect feedback from current and former Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee (AC) members, and community participants to gauge public perception of the program. This survey was intended to identify where the issues and opportunities lie in order to create a collaborative vision for the program moving forward. There were a total of 148 responses; 32 of which were from current and former Action Committee members and 116 from the community. The survey included 22 questions in total with 20 Likert scale1 questions, one yes or no question, and one open-ended written response. Every question in the survey was optional (not required to complete the survey) and could be left blank or skipped. All responses were kept anonymous although participants could choose to identify themselves to receive follow-ups from staff. The survey responses were broken down into corresponding CDP districts. This allowed the responses to be interpreted in light of each district’s unique history, issues, challenges, CDP content and related resources, and experience of each Action Committee. All of the Action Committee responses could be categorized into their corresponding CDP district. Of the community responses, there was more variation in responses to which CDP district they live in or identify with. Many community responses clearly identified one or more districts, while some left the district question blank, or wrote “N/A”, an issue/cause, or the name of an outside community group. How to read this report: This report is broken into two main parts. Part one details the Action Committee responses, and part two details the community responses. Both parts begin with an aggregate report of all responses followed by the results broken up by district. The responses that could not be classified in a district were included in the aggregate results and were placed in an “other” category in the district breakdown. Where participants referred to multiple CDP districts, their responses were 1 Likert scale includes a selection of the following options in response to a prompt (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree) February 3, 2023 Page 2 included once in the aggregate results then were duplicated in each district they identified. Additionally, there were 10 respondents that identified as community members but filled out the Action Committee version of the survey. Because such questions were specific to direct Action Committee experiences, these results were omitted from this report but are still under consideration in the dataset. The responses are therefore broken down accordingly: CDP DISTRICT AC COMMUNITY TOTAL All 32 116 148 Hāmākua 3 28 31 Ka'ū 4 30 34 Kona 6 21 27 North Kohala 6 13 19 Puna 6 18 24 South Kohala 7 11 18 Other 0 13 13 Omitted* -- -- 10 *(Could not be categorized) Each page of this report includes a legend in the center that describes each response category. The number of responses in each section is listed in the legend (denoted as “N”). Note that not all respondents completed every question. Legend ●Strongly Disagree ●Disagree ●Neutral ●Agree ●Strongly Agree Preliminary analysis of the results finds strong consensus for some survey questions that provide interesting insights. On prompt 2: “I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work”, 78% of Action Committee member respondents answered in agreement with roughly half of those respondents choosing “strongly agree” – there was only one AC member who disagreed with the statement. On prompt 4: “Action Committee members often see the results of their work”, 59% of Action Committee respondents answered disagree or strongly disagree. About a quarter of Action Committee members were in agreement. On prompt 14: “County processes slow down (and sometimes prvent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress”, 75% of Action Committee respondents agreed with only one member who disagreed with the statement. February 3, 2023 Page 3 On prompt 17: “Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County)”, none of the Action Committee respondents disagreed, resulting in a 97% rate of agreement, 28% selected strongly agree. Additional interpretation and specific recommendations in response to these survey results are intended to come about through further collaboration with interested Action Committee and community members. We note that this survey was conducted shortly after an announcement regarding staffing shortages in the Planning Department. This may have influenced some responses that expressed, among other things, a fear of “getting rid of ACs” or “halting implementation of CDPs”. The intention behind this survey is very much the opposite. We wish to better understand the thoughts of our participants to build a stronger program moving forward. We hope this report demonstrates our desire to strengthen partnerships, find solutions to ensure ongoing community-based implementation of CDPs, and reinforce our commitment to transparency in the process. For any questions or additional comments please contact Heather Bartlett of this office at heather.bartlett@hawaiicounty.gov or CDP@hawaiicounty.gov. With aloha, Zendo Kern, Planning Director Zendo Kern (Feb 3, 2023 08:36 HST) Zendo Kern Action Committee Engagement Survey Results Part 1: Action Committee Member Responses 1 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 3, 9% 6, 19% 8, 25% 12, 38% 3, 9%1, 3% 6, 19% 13, 41% 12, 37% 3, 9% 6, 19% 14, 44% 8, 25% 1, 3% 5, 15% 14, 44%5, 16% 6, 19% 2, 6%1, 3% 3, 10% 7, 22% 19, 59% 2, 6% 3, 9% 4, 13% 6, 19%17, 53% 2, 6%1, 3% 4, 12% 5, 16% 16, 50% 6, 19%2, 6% 7, 22% 7, 22% 13, 41% 3, 9% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 32 All Action Committees (1/3) 2 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 1, 3% 7, 22% 15, 47% 9, 28% 7, 22% 13, 40% 5, 16% 7, 22% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 1, 3%2, 6% 10, 31% 14, 44% 5, 16%4, 13% 10, 31% 6, 19% 9, 28% 3, 9% 7, 22% 6, 19% 12, 37% 7, 22% 1, 3% 4, 12% 15, 47% 12, 38% 1, 3%2, 6% 12, 38%15, 47% 2, 6% 1, 3% 11, 36% 18, 58% 1, 3% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. All Action Committees Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 32 (2/3) 3 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 32 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not.1, 3% 9, 28% 10, 31% 12, 38% 1, 3% 22, 69% 9, 28% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 29, 94% No, 2, 6% 22, 69% 4, 12% 6, 19% 11, 34% 14, 44% 6, 19% 1, 3% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. All Action Committees (3/3) 4 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 3, 100% 1, 34% 1, 33% 1, 33% 3, 100% 2, 67% 1, 33%1, 33% 2, 67% 1, 33% 2, 67% 1, 33% 2, 67%3, 100% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 3 Hāmākua Action Committee (1/3) 5 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 2, 67% 1, 33% 2, 67% 1, 33% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 2, 67% 1, 33% 3, 100% 3, 100% 1, 33% 2, 67% 1, 33% 2, 67%2, 67% 1, 33% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. Hāmākua Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 3 (2/3) 6 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 3 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 2, 67% 1, 33% 3, 100% Yes, 3, 100% No, 0, 0% 0, 0% 2, 67% 1, 33% 1, 33% 2, 67% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. Hāmākua Action Committee (3/3) 7 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4 Action Committee members often see the results of their work. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 1, 25% 1, 25% 2, 50% 3, 75% 1, 25% 3, 75% 1, 25% 1, 25% 2, 50% 1, 25%1, 25% 3, 75% 1, 25% 3, 75% 2, 50% 1, 25% 1, 25%1, 25% 3, 75% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 4 Ka‘ū Action Committee (1/3) 8 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 3, 75% 1, 25% 1, 25% 1, 25%1, 25% 1, 25% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 2, 50%2, 50% 4, 100% 1, 25% 2, 50% 1, 25%1, 25% 1, 25%1, 25% 1, 25% 3, 75% 1, 25% 2, 50%2, 50% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. Ka‘ū Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 4 (2/3) 9 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 4 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 1, 25% 2, 50% 1, 25%1, 25% 2, 50% 1, 25% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 3, 75% No, 1, 25% 3, 75% 1, 25%1, 25% 2, 50% 1, 25% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. Ka‘ū Action Committee (3/3) 10 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 2, 33% 4, 67% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 17% 3, 50% 3, 50%3, 50% 1, 17% 5, 83% 3, 50%3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 3, 50% 1, 16% 1, 17% 4, 67% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 Kona Action Committee (1/3) 11 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 1, 17% 3, 50% 2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33%2, 33% 1, 17% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 1, 16% 1, 17% 1, 17%2, 33% 1, 17% 1, 16% 4, 67% 1, 17% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 3, 50% 3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 3, 50%3, 50%3, 50% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. Kona Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 (2/3) 12 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 20/ Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 1, 17% 2, 33% 3, 50% 5, 83% 1, 17% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 6, 100% 6, 100% 3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. Kona Action Committee (3/3) 13 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 1, 17% 5, 83% 2, 33% 1, 17%2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 17% 1, 17% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 16% 1, 17% 4, 67% 2, 33% 1, 17%1, 17% 2, 33% 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 North Kohala Action Committee (1/3) 14 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 3, 50% 3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 3, 50% 3, 50%3, 50% 3, 50% 2, 33% 1, 17% 3, 50%3, 50% 3, 50% 2, 33% 3, 50% 1, 17% 5, 83% 1, 17% 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. North Kohala Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 (2/3) 15 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 4, 67% 2, 33% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 6, 100% No, 0, 0% 3, 50% 1, 17% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. North Kohala Action Committee (3/3) 16 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 1, 16% 1, 17% 1, 17% 3, 50% 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 2, 33% 3, 50% 1, 17%1, 17% 3, 50% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 16%1, 17% 1, 17% 1, 17%1, 16% 1, 17% 4, 67% 1, 17% 5, 83% 1, 16% 1, 17% 3, 50% 1, 17%1, 16% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 Puna Action Committee (1/3) 17 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 5, 83% 1, 17% 3, 50% 1, 16% 1, 17% 1, 17% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 4, 67% 1, 16% 1, 17%1, 16% 4, 67% 1, 17% 2, 33% 1, 17% 3, 50% 2, 33% 3, 50% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33%2, 33% 1, 17% 1, 17% 2, 33% 3, 50% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. Puna Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 (2/3) 18 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 6 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 1, 16% 1, 17% 4, 67% 2, 33% 4, 67% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 5, 83% No, 1, 17% 2, 34% 2, 33% 2, 33% 1, 16% 4, 67% 1, 17% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. Puna Action Committee (3/3) 19 8. Being an Action Committee member fulfills my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find limiting, ineffective, and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. I would like to see Action Committees have more control over the content/direction of their work. 2, 28% 3, 43% 2, 29% 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 1, 14% 4, 57% 2, 29% 4, 57% 3, 43% 1, 14% 5, 72% 1, 14%1, 14% 3, 43% 3, 43% 1, 14% 4, 57% 2, 29% 6, 86% 1, 14% 3, 43% 4, 57% 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee members often see the results of their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 7 South Kohala Action Committee (1/3) 20 1, 14% 1, 14% 2, 29% 3, 43% 1, 14% 5, 72% 1, 14% 9. Action Committees are most productive through their subcommittees. 1, 14% 1, 14% 5, 72% 2, 29% 3, 43% 1, 14% 1, 14% 2, 28% 2, 29% 2, 29% 1, 14% 3, 43% 4, 57% 1, 14% 2, 29%4, 57% 2, 33% 4, 67% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. My standing as an Action Committee member makes it easier for me to connect with decisionmakers in other County Departments/Agencies (other than Planning). 13. When the County lacks capacity/resources, it directly impacts Action Committee functioning. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 10. Planning Department Staff should be the organizers of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 12. As an Action Committee member, I have meaningful influence over Planning decisions. South Kohala Action Committee Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 7 (2/3) 21 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 7 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. As an Action Committee member, I have an influence over County decisions that other community members do not. 2, 29% 4, 57% 1, 14% 6, 86% 1, 14% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 7, 100% 6, 86% 1, 14% 3, 43% 4, 57% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. South Kohala Action Committee (3/3) 22 Action Committee Engagement Survey Results Part 2: Community Member Responses 23 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 6, 5% 22, 19% 39, 34% 40, 34% 9, 8%3, 3% 18, 15% 39, 34%41, 35% 15, 13%4, 4% 27, 24% 52, 45% 28, 24% 4, 3% 7, 6% 14, 12% 33, 29%42, 36% 19, 17%7, 6% 22, 19% 45, 39% 39, 34% 3, 2% 5, 4% 13, 11% 47, 41% 34, 29% 17, 15%2, 2% 24, 20% 60, 52% 23, 20% 7, 6%8, 7% 28, 25% 50, 44% 26, 23% 1, 1% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 116 All Community Responses (1/3) 24 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 2, 2%8, 7% 40, 34% 43, 37% 23, 20% 26, 22% 35, 30% 39, 34% 15, 13% 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 4, 3% 17, 15% 58, 50% 28, 24% 9, 8%6, 5% 18, 16% 33, 29%41, 36% 16, 14% 12, 10% 26, 23% 50, 43% 26, 22% 2, 2%8, 7% 32, 27% 45, 39% 31, 27% 4, 3% 21, 18% 38, 33% 50, 43% 3, 3%10, 9% 35, 30% 53, 46% 17, 15% 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. All Community Responses Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 116 (2/3) 25 Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 116 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members.5, 4% 23, 20% 55, 47% 33, 29% 9, 8% 65, 56% 40, 35% 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Yes, 93, 81% No, 22, 19% 9, 8% 31, 27% 45, 39% 24, 21% 6, 5% 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. All Community Responses (3/3) 26 3, 3% 19, 16% 59, 51% 32, 28% 2, 2% 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 4, 14% 10, 36%13, 46% 1, 4%0, 0% 4, 14% 8, 29%15, 53% 1, 4% 5, 19% 11, 41% 9, 33% 2, 7% 4, 14% 8, 29% 11, 39% 5, 18%1, 3% 5, 18% 12, 43% 9, 32% 1, 4% 3, 11% 9, 32% 12, 43% 4, 14% 7, 25% 15, 53% 5, 18% 1, 4% 8, 29% 9, 32% 10, 36% 1, 3% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 28 Hāmākua Community (1/3) 27 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 2, 7% 10, 36% 12, 43% 4, 14% 4, 14% 6, 22% 12, 43% 6, 21%4, 14% 16, 57% 6, 22% 2, 7% 5, 18% 5, 19% 14, 52% 3, 11% 7, 25% 13, 46% 8, 29% 1, 4% 7, 25% 13, 46% 7, 25% 3, 11% 10, 36%14, 50% 1, 3% 3, 11% 6, 21% 16, 57% 3, 11% Hāmākua Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 28 (2/3) 28 12 By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 28 1, 4% 5, 18% 13, 46% 9, 32% 2, 8% 16, 59% 9, 33% Yes, 23, 85% No, 4, 15% 2, 7% 8, 30% 10, 37% 6, 22% 1, 4% 4, 14% 16, 57% 8, 29% Hāmākua Community (3/3) 29 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 1, 3% 4, 13% 9, 30%13, 44% 3, 10%1, 3%2, 7% 11, 36% 8, 27% 8, 27% 7, 23% 15, 50% 7, 23% 1, 4% 2, 7% 4, 13% 16, 53% 8, 27%5, 17% 12, 40% 11, 36% 2, 7% 1, 3% 4, 13% 10, 34%9, 30% 6, 20% 2, 7% 7, 23% 16, 54% 4, 13% 1, 3%1, 3% 5, 18% 14, 50% 8, 29% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 30 Ka‘ū Community (1/3) 30 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 1, 3% 4, 14% 12, 40% 7, 23% 6, 20% 3, 10% 9, 30% 12, 40% 5, 17% 1, 3% 5, 17% 13, 43% 11, 37% 1, 3%1, 4%2, 7% 9, 32% 9, 32% 7, 25% 1, 3% 3, 10% 17, 57% 8, 27% 1, 3%2, 7% 7, 23% 10, 33% 11, 37% 5, 17% 9, 30%14, 46% 2, 7%1, 3% 13, 44% 9, 30% 7, 23% Ka‘ū Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 30 (2/3) 31 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 30 7, 23% 16, 54% 7, 23% 5, 17% 15, 50% 10, 33% Yes, 20, 67% No, 10, 33% 3, 10% 8, 27% 13, 43% 5, 17% 1, 3% 3, 10% 16, 54% 10, 33% 1, 3% Ka‘ū Community (3/3) 32 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 2, 9% 8, 38% 6, 29% 3, 14% 2, 10%2, 9% 8, 38% 4, 19% 6, 29% 1, 5%2, 10% 3, 14% 8, 38% 8, 38% 2, 9% 4, 19% 6, 29% 7, 33% 2, 10%3, 14% 7, 33% 6, 29% 5, 24% 2, 9% 4, 19% 7, 33% 6, 29% 2, 10% 2, 9% 13, 62% 4, 19% 2, 10%2, 10% 9, 43%7, 33% 3, 14% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 21 Kona Community (1/3) 33 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 1, 5% 2, 9% 5, 24% 7, 33% 6, 29% 9, 43% 8, 38% 1, 5%3, 14% 1, 5% 4, 19% 11, 52% 3, 14% 2, 10%1, 5% 4, 20% 4, 20%8, 40% 3, 15% 5, 24% 8, 38% 5, 24% 3, 14% 1, 5% 6, 28% 9, 43% 5, 24% 2, 9% 5, 24% 6, 29% 8, 38%7, 33% 5, 24% 8, 38% 1, 5% Kona Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 21 (2/3) 34 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 21 3, 14% 2, 10% 11, 52% 5, 24% 13, 62% 8, 38% Yes, 18, 86% No, 3, 14% 6, 29% 8, 38% 5, 24% 2, 9%1, 5% 6, 28% 9, 43% 4, 19% 1, 5% Kona Community (3/3) 35 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 3, 23% 3, 23% 3, 23% 4, 31%5, 38% 4, 31% 3, 23% 1, 8%1, 8% 6, 46%3, 23% 3, 23% 2, 15% 3, 23% 2, 15% 5, 39% 1, 8% 2, 15% 5, 39%3, 23% 3, 23% 2, 16% 9, 69% 2, 15%3, 23% 3, 23%4, 31% 3, 23%2, 15% 2, 15% 4, 31% 5, 39% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 North Kohala Community (1/3) 36 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 1, 8% 3, 23% 5, 38% 4, 31% 3, 23% 7, 54% 2, 15% 1, 8%1, 8% 4, 31% 6, 46% 2, 15% 4, 34% 3, 25% 1, 8% 3, 25% 1, 8% 3, 23% 6, 46% 1, 8% 3, 23% 2, 15% 5, 39%4, 31% 2, 15% 5, 39% 6, 46% 2, 15%2, 16% 3, 23% 6, 46% 2, 15% North Kohala Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 (2/3) 37 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 1, 8% 6, 46%3, 23% 3, 23% 1, 8% 8, 61% 4, 31% Yes, 12, 92% No, 1, 8% 1, 8% 5, 38% 4, 31% 2, 15% 1, 8% 3, 25% 6, 50% 3, 25% North Kohala Community (3/3) 38 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 5, 28% 5, 28% 6, 33% 2, 11% 4, 22% 4, 22% 10, 56% 3, 17% 7, 39% 7, 39% 1, 5% 1, 6% 1, 6% 5, 29% 7, 41% 3, 18%1, 6%1, 6% 8, 44% 8, 44% 1, 6% 6, 33% 6, 33% 5, 28% 8, 44% 4, 22% 5, 28% 1, 6%1, 6% 6, 33% 5, 28% 6, 33% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 18 Puna Community (1/3) 39 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 2, 11% 4, 22% 8, 45% 4, 22% 4, 22% 5, 28% 7, 39% 2, 11% 1, 5% 3, 17% 9, 50% 5, 28% 3, 18% 3, 18% 7, 41% 4, 23% 2, 11% 3, 17% 5, 28% 8, 44% 2, 11% 10, 56% 6, 33% 4, 22% 5, 28% 9, 50% 3, 17% 4, 22% 9, 50% 2, 11% Puna Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 18 (2/3) 40 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 18 4, 22% 7, 39% 7, 39% 11, 61% 7, 39% Yes, 16, 89% No, 2, 11% 4, 22% 5, 28%6, 33% 3, 17%2, 11% 5, 28% 11, 61% Puna Community (3/3) 41 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work. 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 1, 9% 4, 37% 2, 18% 4, 36%4, 37% 4, 36% 2, 18% 1, 9%1, 9% 2, 18% 5, 46% 3, 27% 1, 9% 1, 9% 3, 27%5, 46% 1, 9%2, 18% 4, 37%2, 18% 3, 27% 2, 18% 4, 37% 4, 36% 1, 9% 2, 18% 4, 37% 4, 36% 1, 9%1, 9% 3, 27% 4, 37% 3, 27% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 11 South Kohala Community (1/3) 42 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 2, 18% 4, 37%2, 18% 3, 27% 4, 37% 3, 27% 1, 9% 3, 27%2, 18% 5, 46% 3, 27% 1, 9%1, 10% 4, 40% 2, 20% 3, 30% 1, 9% 2, 18% 4, 37% 3, 27% 1, 9% 1, 9% 2, 18% 5, 46% 3, 27% 1, 9% 6, 55% 4, 36% 3, 27% 2, 18%5, 46% 1, 9% South Kohala Community Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 11 (2/3) 43 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 11 4, 36% 2, 18% 5, 46% 1, 9% 5, 46% 5, 45% Yes, 8, 73% No, 3, 27% 1, 9% 3, 28% 3, 27% 3, 27% 1, 9% 2, 18% 4, 36% 5, 46% South Kohala Community (3/3) 44 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive. 2, 15% 9, 69% 1, 8% 1, 8% 2, 15% 7, 54% 1, 8% 3, 23% 1, 8% 2, 15% 10, 77% 1, 8% 2, 15% 6, 46% 3, 23% 1, 8%1, 8% 2, 15% 6, 46% 4, 31% 2, 15% 8, 62% 1, 8% 2, 15% 10, 77% 3, 23% 2, 17% 1, 8% 9, 75% Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 Other Community Responses (1/3) 45 6. Action Committee meetings create a venue for collaboration with other community members/groups. 4. Action Committee meetings present a meaningful opportunity to give input to the County. 1. The current Action Committee structure meets the definition of "grassroots". 8. Action Committee meetings fulfill my desire for civic engagement. 7. Action Committees are bound by rules and processes that I find unnecessary and/or confusing. 5. I believe that Action Committee membership is inclusive and creates an accurate representation of the various communities within my district. 3. In my experience, Action Committee meetings are inviting, productive, and fun for community. 2. Action Committee agendas usually reflect issues that are important to the community. 6, 46% 6, 46% 1, 8% 5, 39% 2, 15% 6, 46% 2, 15% 1, 8% 8, 61% 1, 8% 1, 8% 1, 7% 7, 54% 4, 31% 1, 8% 1, 8% 3, 23% 7, 54% 2, 15%1, 8% 5, 39% 5, 38% 2, 15% 2, 15% 1, 8% 7, 54% 3, 23%4, 33% 6, 50% 2, 17% Other Community Responses Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 (2/3) 46 12. By attending Action Committee meetings, I have a meaningful influence over Planning decisions. 10. Planning Department staff should be the facilitators of Action Committee meetings. 14. County processes slow down (and sometimes prevent) CDP implementation and Action Committee progress. 13. If the County provides less resources/support, Action Committees would not function as well. 9. Joining an Action Committee subcommittee is the easiest way for me to engage on the issues I care most about. 16. A true partnership means that no party has regulatory control over the other. 15. As a community member I can stay up to date on various County-wide initiatives through Action Committee meetings. 11. The County of Hawai'i is responsive and productive in implementing community needs and CDP actions. 21. Other community groups see the Action Committee as a powerful ally for their work.Legend ●Strongly Disagree●Disagree●Neutral●Agree●Strongly Agree N = 13 1, 8% 10, 77% 2, 15%2, 15% 5, 39% 6, 46% Yes, 12, 92% No, 1, 8% 3, 23% 7, 54% 2, 15% 1, 8%2, 16% 2, 15% 6, 46% 3, 23% Other Community Responses (3/3) 47 20. Community groups have less legitimacy because they are not County boards. 19. Action Committee members have more influence on County decisions than other community members. 17. Community engagement should be a reciprocal learning process (County teaches community and community teaches County). 18. I am (or have been) involved with community groups (other than the AC) that are active and productive.