HomeMy WebLinkAboutWindward Planning Commission Fact Sheet WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
June 2026
Purpose: To advise the Mayor, Council and Planning Director in all matters
concerning planning and land use matters; to review and make
recommendations regarding the General Plan, subdivision and zoning
ordinances and other planning rules and regulations; to establish planning
rules and regulations and to conduct public hearings, with jurisdiction over
the area consisting of the judicial districts of Puna, South Hilo, North Hilo,
Hamakua, and Ka`u.
Authority: Hawaii County Charter, Section 6-7.5.
Appointment: Mayor with Council confirmation. Five-year staggered
terms.
Full Membership: Seven members. Additionally, Director of Public Works and Manager of
Department of Water Supply, or their designated representatives, serve as
ex-officio members without power to vote.
Specific Representation: One member from each of the judicial districts of Puna, South Hilo, North
Hilo/Hamakua combined, and Ka`u and three "at-large" members selected
from these districts. Not more than two members may be appointed from
the same judicial district.
Requirements: Not more than four members shall belong to the same political party.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held at least once a month on the Windward side of
Hawaii Island. Special meetings can be scheduled as needed.
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 31st. 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. However, members appointed for a term of two years or
less shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional full term.
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.
Current Members: Name, Term Expiration Date, and Judicial District
BALOG, Lauren (12/31/26) N. Hilo-Hamakua
FRATINARDO, Thomas E (12/31/27) At Large N. Hilo-Hamakua
FUKUSHIMA, JoNelle (12/31/29) S. Hilo
WILSON, Kanoe (12/31/30) At Large:Puna
PERRIN, Chantel (12/31/27)—Vice Chair Puna
MONTZ, Paul (12/31/28) At Large:Ka`u
DANIELE, Louis III (12/31/26)—Chair Ka`u
Secretary/Contact person: Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador (808) 961-8156
Attorney Assigned: Diana Mellon-Lacey, 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.