OHA Board of Trustees (Office of Hawaiian Affairs)

Meeting of the Board of Trustees - Office of Hawaiian Affairs

วันที่และเวลา Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:00 AM
สถานที่ OHA Office Suite 200 560 N. Nimitz Hwy.
Honolulu, HI 96817
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What's Being Discussed

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting can be attended in person in Honolulu, watched online, or followed by phone. Key topics include:

  • Disaster relief update: Staff will report on OHA's ongoing relief efforts following recent disasters, including Hurricane Lowell and the March 2026 Kona Low storms.
  • Burial council stipends: A proposal to fund and set procedures for paying Island Burial Council community representatives, as required by a new state law.
  • 2027 Legislative priorities: The board will consider approving OHA's list of bills to support in the upcoming state legislative session.
  • Community event sponsorships: Eleven organizations are up for funding through OHA's Hoʻākoakoa Lāhui event sponsorship program, including cultural celebrations, youth STEAM events, and community galas.
  • Agricultural recovery funds: A revised proposal to redirect up to $225,000 to help Native Hawaiian farmers recover from storm damage.
  • Disaster fund adjustments: Proposed changes to allow unused Kōkua Kaʻū gift cards to be redirected to support Kauaʻi residents affected by Hurricane Lowell.
  • Labor agreements for Kakaʻako Makai land: Consideration of agreements with labor unions for construction projects on OHA-owned land.
  • New CEO appointment: The board is expected to formally select and set compensation for a permanent OHA Administrator/CEO.
  • Policy updates: A second reading of revisions to trustee ethics and confidentiality rules.

Decisions Expected

  • Votes on all action items listed above, including event sponsorships, disaster fund changes, agricultural recovery funding, labor agreements, and the CEO appointment.

Who Should Pay Attention

  • Native Hawaiians seeking disaster relief or agricultural assistance
  • Community organizations applying for OHA event sponsorships
  • Farmers impacted by the 2026 Kona Low storms
  • Kauaʻi residents affected by Hurricane Lowell
  • Anyone interested in OHA's leadership and organizational direction

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