What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss one main item:

• Bill 108 (2026) – South Maui Community Plan Update: This bill would replace the older Kihei-Makena Community Plan with a new South Maui Community Plan. The new plan sets a long-term vision for how the South Maui area should grow and develop. The committee will focus especially on Section 3: Growth Framework, which outlines how and where future growth in South Maui should occur.

Decisions Expected

• The committee will not vote on the Growth Framework section (Section 3) at this meeting — it is for discussion only.
• The committee may consider and vote on amendments to other sections of the South Maui Community Plan.
• No final vote on the full bill is expected at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents of South Maui (Kihei, Makena, and surrounding areas) whose neighborhoods would be directly shaped by this plan
• Landowners, developers, and businesses in South Maui who may be affected by future land use and growth policies
• Environmental and community advocates interested in how Maui manages growth and development
• Anyone interested in long-range planning for Maui County's future

The public can attend in person in Wailuku, join online via Microsoft Teams, or testify by phone. Written testimony is also accepted by email at DRIP.committee@mauicounty.us.