What's Being Discussed
The Maui County Council's Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee will meet on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review and discuss the proposed South Maui Community Plan. This plan would replace the older Kihei-Makena Community Plan and set the long-term vision for land use, development, and community priorities in South Maui.
The committee will focus first on Section 2: Policy Framework, which outlines the core goals and policies guiding the plan. Supporting documents include a summary of changes made throughout the plan's development and a breakdown of how the plan's policies connect to broader Maui Island and countywide planning policies.

Decisions Expected

The committee may vote on whether to recommend Bill 108 (2026) for first reading — the formal step to begin turning the plan into law.
They may approve the bill with or without changes, or choose to set it aside (file it) without further action.
No final adoption is expected at this meeting — a first reading vote would simply move the process forward.

Who Should Pay Attention

South Maui residents, particularly those in Kihei and Makena, as this plan directly affects their neighborhoods.
Property owners, developers, and businesses operating or planning projects in South Maui.
Environmental and community advocates interested in how future growth and land use in South Maui will be managed.
Anyone who wants to provide public testimony — comments can be submitted in person, online via Teams, by phone, or in writing by email or mail.