HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-14 KCDP AC Testimony - Bill 66, Draft 2 - Council Meeting May 20County of Hawai‘i
KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo,96720
(808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742
www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov planning@hawaiicounty
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
John Pelletier, Chair
Raymond Kirchner
Vacant
Shane Palacat-Nelsen
Charles Young
Nancy Pisicchio, Vice Chair
Charla Thompson
Vacant
Roselyn Molina
May 14, 2026
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair
25 Aupuni Street
Email: counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov
Dear Dr
SUBJECT: Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Supports the
Adoption of Bill 66, Draft 2, the General Plan 2045
The Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee recommends that members
Draft 2, the General Plan 2045.
The last comprehensive review of the General Plan was completed with the adoption of the
General Plan 2005.
every 10 years, the Planning Director initiated the General Plan 2005 Comprehensive Review
by public notice on February 6, 2015.
This review took place over the following ten years and resulted in meetings of the Windward
and Leeward Planning Commissions in February and March 2025, during which both
commissions voted to forward favorable recommendations to the County Council to amend the
2045.
approve the General Plan 2045 prior to the upcoming election. As stated in our previous
testimony, the Action Committee believes this document contains important visions, objectives,
policies, actions, and implementation tools that align with and support the Kona CDP. Adoption
of the General Plan 2045 would demonstrate the County Council’s commitment to moving this
long-standing planning effort forward.
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair
and Members of the County Council
May 14, 2026
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www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov planning@hawaiicounty
Mahalo for your consideration.
,
John Pelletier, Chair
Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee
JH
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