No 34 Makakilo Kapolei Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting April 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 34 Makakilo Kapolei Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on April 23, 2026, focusing extensively on the proposed Maka Eva Hills landfill project. The Department of Environmental Services presented details about the landfill siting process, including the need for a Public Infrastructure Map (PIM) revision to designate the site for solid waste and corporation yard use. The presentation covered the current landfill status, regulatory constraints such as Act 73 and Act 255, and the anticipated timeline for landfill operations starting around 2033. The meeting featured extensive public testimony, predominantly opposing the landfill expansion due to environmental, health, cultural, and community impact concerns. Many speakers highlighted past broken promises regarding landfill closures, potential health risks, and the disproportionate burden on West Oahu communities. The board moved to adopt a resolution calling on the mayor to keep his promise of no new landfills in West Oahu, reflecting strong community opposition. The meeting also included discussions on budget allocations related to land acquisition, potential condemnation processes, and the need for further environmental impact statements and public participation in future steps.