Molokai Planning Commission

Responsibilities

Molokai Planning Commission:

  • Focuses on the area encompassing the island of Molokai, except that portion of the area known as the Kalaupapa Settlement.
  • Advises the Mayor, County Council, and Planning Director in matters concerning planning programs.
  • Reviews the general plan and revisions thereof prepared by the Planning Director or at the request of the County Council, and after public hearings transmits findings and recommendations to the County Council for consideration and action.
  • Reviews other proposed land use ordinances and amendments prepared by the Planning Director or by the County Council, and after public hearings, transmits findings and recommendations to the County Council for consideration and action.
  • Acts as the authority in all matters relating to the Coastal Zone Management Law.
  • Adopts rules pursuant to land use ordinances or law.

Agendas, Minutes & Documents

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Members

  • Laakea Poepoe - Chair - 3/31/2024
  • Debra Kelly - Vice Chair - 3/31/2024
  • Bridget Mowat - 3/31/2024
  • Louella Albino - 3/31/2026
  • John-Russel Phifer - 03/31/2026
  • Kananikala Bishaw-Juario - 3/31/2027
  • Zhantell Lindo - 3/31/2027
  • Keomailani Hanapi Hirata - 3/31/2028
  • Shannon Kaahanui - 3/31/2028

Additional Information

 The Molokai Planning Commission's office is located in the Mitchell Pauole Center and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday except holidays.