10/20/2026
Aloha Members,
Shared from Wildfire Safety Advocates
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, the Hawaiʻi County Council will take up Bills 186 and 187 (Waikōloa Green). Our message is simple. Before new development, Waikōloa needs:
*A second road, funded and planned. The County needs to spend the $2.5 million already allocated to the design and planning of the road.
*A cumulative impact study for the region
*A real emergency evacuation study
Until those are in place, we are asking the Council to defer these bills.
Watch the Council Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/
Tune in live starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, on the County Clerk's YouTube channel.
Already sent testimony?
There is nothing more you need to do. Mahalo for adding your voice!
Want to send new testimony?
Email [email protected] by noon on Tuesday, October 20. Put "Bills 186 and 187" in the subject line.
Testifying in person?
Thank you for showing up. If you're looking for a way to frame your testimony, here is where we stand.
We are not against housing. Housing is critical. We could support development in this area if it is done safely, with current and future residents in mind. What we need first is a second road that is funded and planned, a cumulative impact study for the region, and a real emergency evacuation study.
Right now, the risk is too great. Waikōloa sits in one of the most wildfire-prone areas in the state and the country, and we need to reduce that risk in order to get to yes. After years of listening to our community, it is clear what this region needs, both for our safety and for infrastructure that keeps pace with growth.
There is real tension between housing and safety. Ignoring our safety is not an option.
Whether you watch, write, or testify, mahalo for staying engaged. Your attention is what keeps safety part of this conversation.
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