No 28 Ko`olauloa Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The No 28 Ko`olauloa Neighborhood Board held a regular meeting on May 15, 2026, facilitated by the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office. The meeting featured updates from the Honolulu Fire Department and Police Department, including incident statistics and community safety concerns. Significant discussion focused on emergency preparedness, infrastructure challenges, and community resilience, with particular attention to wildfire risks, emergency medical support, and illegal vacation rentals. Representatives from the Mayor's office and Honolulu City Council provided updates on budget amendments, including capital improvement projects such as funding for the Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Waiau District Park improvements, and a federal flood control study. The meeting also included presentations on green stormwater infrastructure and affordable wastewater systems, highlighting community-based environmental initiatives and innovative septic alternatives. While no formal votes on procurement or contracts were recorded, the meeting addressed ongoing procurement activities such as the upcoming paving contract by the Board of Water Supply and discussed the need for better coordination and accountability in emergency management and infrastructure maintenance. The board emphasized the importance of focused committee work and community engagement to advance priorities in housing, emergency response, and government transparency.