No 23 ʻEwa Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The May 2026 regular meeting of the ʻEwa Neighborhood Board, an advisory body under the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office, covered a range of community issues with a focus on public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. Key procurement-related discussions included a presentation by Inspire Church on their proposed mixed-use development project in Hoʻolehua, which involves a conditional use permit application for a two-story sanctuary, preschool, and multi-purpose building. Although the board lacked quorum to take formal action, members expressed support and requested ongoing updates on the project's progress and permitting. Additionally, concerns were raised about wildfire risks and brush clearing in the Westlock Fairways and Estates areas, with calls for coordinated city and state agency efforts to address hazardous conditions and homeless encampments. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on the proposed $2 billion liquid natural gas (LNG) strategic partnering agreement, highlighting potential safety, environmental, and financial risks, and prompting calls for alternative energy solutions. Other procurement and budget-related updates included funding approvals for school facility improvements, such as $2 million for Campbell High School's athletic complex and $1.5 million for local library enhancements. The Board of Water Supply reported on recent main breaks and ongoing water conservation efforts, with inquiries about future water resource planning including desalination projects. Overall, the meeting emphasized community engagement on capital projects, public safety enforcement, and infrastructure funding, while noting procedural limitations due to lack of quorum for formal votes.