HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 Transportation Commission Fact Sheet TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
03/2026
Purpose: To regulate passenger-carrying motor vehicles such as taxis, and
other vehicles exempted by the Public Utilities Commission,and to
serve as an advisory commission on mass transit and other
transportation-related matters.
Authority: Hawaii County Code, Section 18-3, as amended.
Appointment: The Mayor with Council approval. Normal five-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Nine members.
Specific Representation: One member from each council district(CD).
Meetings: Meetings are held quarterly.
Financial Disclosure: Members must file a 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. Understanding of transportation
issues—mass transit and taxis.
Current Members: MatthewTerlep 12/31/2026 District 1
John McBride 12/31/2029 District 2
VACANT 12/31/2025 District 3
VACANT 12/31/2022 District 4
Kristy Cruz 12/31/2026 District 5
VACANT 12/31/2027 District 6
Roselyn Molina 12/31/2026 District 7
Chelsea Ahern 12/31/2028 District 8
Lloyd Matsubara 12/31/2028 District 9
Secretary/Contact Person: Thaysha Genegabuas (808)961-8556
Attorney: William Jarrett (808)961-8251
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate Sections of
the County Charter, County Code, and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.