HomeMy WebLinkAboutKaʻū CDP Action Committee Fact SheetKAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) ACTION COMMITTEE (AC)
Updated: December 31, 2025
PURPOSE: The purpose of the CDP Action Committee is to be a proactive, community-based
steward responsible for implementing resident-driven solutions from the Community
Development Plan that positively transform the community in partnership with a
network of businesses, non-profits, and community leaders.
AUTHORITY: Hawai‘i County Code, Chapter 16
FULL MEMBERSHIP: Nine members
SPECIFIC REPRESENTATION: Primary residence must be in the Planning area of the CDP.
REQUIRED COMMITMENTS: Possess a deep love for their community; a passion for equity; and a motivation to work
for the greater good of their community.
Commit to a term of up to four years; attend regular meetings; invest a minimum of 8
hours of work each month advancing CDP implementation; organize/attend public
meetings, workshops, and trainings; identify capacity building needs and opportunities
within community; and agree to follow rules and operating principles of the committee
and the Planning Department.
Commit to intentionally and explicitly engaging all factions of the community equitably
while working to develop partnerships with individuals, non-profits, businesses, and
community groups/associations to implement grass roots actions; serve as a point of
contact for CDP and AC initiatives; and transmit project updates and opportunities to
community within the CDP region.
MEETINGS: Meetings are scheduled as required to address new and existing actions. Please visit
https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/planning-department-calendar for
up-to-date meeting information.
REAPPOINTMENT: Reappointment shall be in compliance with Hawaiʻi County Code §16-5(b).
CURRENTLY RECRUITING: Seat # Committee Members Seat Term Expiration
1 KUAHIWINUI, David 2028-12-31
2 MOKUHALIʻI, Kaʻohinani [Holdover]* 2028-12-31
3 SPURGEON, Taylor 2028-12-31
4 MORROW, Babette 2029-12-31
5 MASTERS, Jason 2029-12-31
6 Vacant 2029-12-31
7 WILLIAMS, Catherine 2026-12-31
8 IBARRA, Kaweni 2026-12-31
9 DAVIS, Gary 2026-12-31
*Holdover seats are eligible for replacement
CONTACT INFORMATION: cdp@hawaiicounty.gov; https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/home
ATTORNEY ASSIGNED: Jean Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel
*Please note that the information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate Sections of the County
Charter, County Code and/or Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.