Kihei Community Association

10/14/2026

How Hawaiʻi’s Amendment 2 Could Help South Maui Grow Smarter and Stronger

10/14/26 maui ballot This November, Hawaiʻi voters will see Constitutional Amendment 2 on the ballot. It’s a proposal that could give communities like South Maui a new way to fund the infrastructure we’ve been waiting on for years — without raising property tax rates. If you’ve ever wondered why it takes so long to fix roads, improve drainage, expand wastewater capacity, or support new housing, Amendment 2 is worth a closer look....

10/14/26  maui ballot This November, Hawaiʻi voters will see Constitutional Amendment 2 on the ballot. It’s a proposal that could give communities like South Maui a new way t…

10/13/2026

Last Candidate Forum!
Kihei Community Association Public Meeting October 20, 2026 at 6:30pm

10/12/2026

Update on the Oct 20 general membership meeting – the last 2026 candidate forum

10/12/26 Unfortunately the candidates for Maui mayor were unable to accept our invitation for a debate on October 20. However, we will continue with the County Council races for the November election, with the three remaining positions, Upcountry, West Maui and Makawao. We remind everyone of the importance of voting for all Council contests, as all council members have an equal say in any and all actions in our South Maui district....

10/12/26 Unfortunately the candidates for Maui mayor were unable to accept our invitation for a debate on October 20. However, we will continue with the County Council races for the November…

10/06/2026

Celebrate Kamaole Point Saturday, October 17

10/6/2026 Kamaole Point Park to Celebrate 25 Years as a Community Treasure in South Maui Community members are invited to gather at Kamaole Point Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary and the people whose vision and hard work transformed a once-neglected stretch of South Maui coastline into a treasured community gathering place....

10/6/2026 Kamaole Point Park to Celebrate 25 Years as a Community Treasure in South Maui Community members are invited to gather at Kamaole Point Park on Saturday, October 17, …

10/04/2026

WE NEED MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Bob Schaberg 10/4/26 housing It seems almost every politician who is seeking your vote in November has adopted the same mantra: “Too many of our residents are fleeing to the mainland because they cannot afford to live here anymore. We need more affordable workforce housing units to provide our residents with an opportunity and reason to continue living on Maui.”...

Bob Schaberg 10/4/26 housing It seems almost every politician who is seeking your vote in November has adopted the same mantra: “Too many of our residents are fleeing to the main…

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09/17/2026

Buck Joiner tells the story of how we got a beach park instead of a two-story shopping mall at Kamaole Point.

"From the time of The Great Mahele, 150 years, there was a 2 acre private property parcel between Kamaole Beach Parks 2 and 3. The property was bought by developers October 7, 1988. In 1989 the developers planned to build a two-story shopping center with five restaurants, multiple tourist shops and underground parking. I was on the board of directors of the Kihei Community Association and listened to their very first presentation. My jaw dropped to the floor and my response was, “I don’t think so.”

I spent the next 10 years stopping that development using every method and trick I could think of. I tried to get the county to buy it. They were not interested. I tried to get the state to buy it. They weren’t interested. I tried to get the county to swap land for that. They weren’t interested. I tried to get the state to swap land for that. They weren’t interested. I wrote many, many letters that were published in the Maui News. I got signatures on petitions. I organized sign waving demonstrations. I testified at public meetings, budget meetings, county council meetings. I went to the state legislature and DLNR in Honolulu pleading to make the 2 acres a park. Nothing worked.

After 10 years of being blocked, the developer filed a lawsuit against Maui County. They WON."

Read the full 2022 article here, and join us to celebrate on October 17th!

https://gokihei.org/environment/how-kihei-got-kamaole-point-park