Applicants sought for CDP Action Committees in Kona and Puna

Hawaii County is seeking applicants for its Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committees for Kona and Puna.

The purpose of CDPs are to 1) translate the General Plan’s broad statements into actions specific within the CDP planning area, 2) improve and advance community resilience, and 3) provide civic dialogue for community engagement.

The Action Committees (AC) are responsible for implementing resident-driven solutions from the CDPs that positively transform their communities in partnership with a network of businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. Committee members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the County Council.

All AC members must reside in the CDP planning area and are required to make the following commitments, among others: serve a four-year term; attend regular (quarterly) meetings during evenings and invest a minimum of eight hours of work each month advancing CDP implementation.

To apply, residents should visit https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-and-commissions or contact Pomaikai Bartolome at pbartolome@hawaiicounty.gov.

For more information about CDPs, visit https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/vision.