What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss one main item:

• Bill 133 (2026) — a proposed law that would expand Maui County's safe parking pilot program. Currently, people living temporarily in their vehicles can only use designated county parking lots. This bill would allow the county to open up other county-owned or managed properties for that purpose. It also includes changes aimed at making it easier for people to participate in the program.

The committee may also hold a closed-door (executive) session to get confidential legal advice related to this bill.

Decisions Expected

• No vote or formal action will be taken at this meeting. This is a discussion-only session.
• Committee members may talk about possible changes to the bill and how the safe parking program could be put into practice.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People experiencing homelessness or vehicle habitation who may benefit from expanded safe parking options
• Residents near county-owned properties that could potentially be used as safe parking sites
• Social service providers and advocates working with housing-insecure individuals on Maui
• Anyone interested in county housing and homelessness policy

The public can attend in person in Wailuku, join online via Microsoft Teams, or testify by phone. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person. Written testimony can be submitted by email or through the county's eComment system.