What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee will meet on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review the proposed South Maui Community Plan. This plan would replace the older Kihei-Makena Community Plan and set the long-term vision for growth, land use, and development in the South Maui region.

The committee will focus its discussion on:

• Section 4 – Implementation and Monitoring: How the plan's goals will be carried out and tracked over time
• Section 3 – Growth Framework (if time allows): How and where future development and population growth will be guided in South Maui

Decisions Expected

The committee may take the following actions regarding Bill 108 (2026), the legislation that would officially adopt the new South Maui Community Plan:

• Recommend that the full Council pass the bill on first reading, with or without changes
• Suggest revisions to the plan before moving forward
• Choose to file the bill without further action

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents of South Maui, particularly those in the Kihei and Makena areas, as this plan will shape their community's future
• Landowners, developers, and businesses operating in South Maui
• Environmental and community advocates interested in land use and growth policies
• Anyone concerned about long-term planning for housing, infrastructure, and resources in South Maui