The Kauai County Charter Review Commission is inviting public input on proposed changes for the 2026 ballot, with a meeting set for November 24 at 3 p.m. in the Pi‘ikoi Building, Boards and Commissions Conference Room, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300, Līhu‘e. The County Charter outlines local governance, and the commission—appointed by the mayor and approved by the Council—reviews potential amendments to present to voters, according to the County of Kauai.
Key proposals include updating the Director of Finance’s job duties, revising budget oversight for the County Clerk, and giving the County Attorney authority over contract legal sufficiency. Other considerations involve eliminating the inactive Zoning Board of Appeals, restricting community gates, and potentially shifting charter amendment publications from print to online, as reported by the County of Kauai.
You can provide comments in person, by email to [email protected], or by mail to Charter Review Commission, c/o Office of Boards and Commission, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300, Lihue, HI 96766. Comments should be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. For accessibility needs, including translators or materials in large print, Braille, or electronic formats, contact Anelani Davis at 808-241-4917 or [email protected] in advance, as stated by the County of Kauai.
