No 16 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting June 2026

The Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board No. 16 held its regular meeting on June 12, 2026, facilitated by the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office. The meeting included reports from city departments such as the Honolulu Fire Department, Police Department, and Board of Water Supply, addressing community safety, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure issues. Key procurement-related discussions involved federal funding allocations highlighted by Congressman Ed Case's office, including $250,000 for Kokua Kalihi Valley's accessibility and resilience project and $1 million for Kalihi Palama Health Center's emergency resilience improvements. The meeting also covered ongoing capital improvement projects, such as park facility upgrades and water main repairs, with mentions of budget approvals and timelines. Community concerns about infrastructure maintenance, traffic safety, and housing density were raised, with city representatives noting ongoing efforts and encouraging community engagement in emergency preparedness planning. No formal votes on contracts or procurement actions were recorded during the meeting, but several action items were identified for follow-up by city and federal representatives.