Happy New Year!
Please Join Us For Our Thurs., January 9, 2025
5:30-7PM in the W.M. Keck Observatory
Waimea Headquarters Conference Room - All invited.
January Town Meeting Guest Presenters (Left-Right) will be State Sen. Tim Richards, State Rep. David Tarnas, Council Members Heather Kimball (D1) and James Hustace (D9)
More Meeting Details: https://conta.cc/3BUfEch
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MAHALO to everyone who helped make this year’s
64th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade sensational - and safe!
For parade pictures - check out our WCA Facebook page!
COMING EVENTS:
WCA’s General Election Candidate Forum - October 17, 2024. MAHALO to all who participated!
WCA September 2024 Town Meeting:
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 5:30-7PM
Deep Dive Into Critical Waimea Infrastructure
Infrastructure topics and guest presenters will include:
Energy: Innergex’s Hale Kuawehi 30 MW solar farm under construction on Parker Ranch land near West Hawai’i Concrete – presented by Cassandra Macy.
Energy: Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy which includes the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program – presented by Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter and Kevin Waltjen.
Housing: Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation's (HICDC) planned 43-lot subdivision in the Ouli land division on which self help homes will be built by owner occupants. The project sits on a 14.3 acre portion of the site donated by Marc and Lynne Benioff {see map below) for the purpose of developing housing within reach by working families. Presenter will be Executive Director Keith Kato.
Transportation: State Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen will provide an overview of state airports, harbors and highways as well as Waimea-specific projects with time for questions.
More Details: https://conta.cc/3X1vtEo
New Community Center @ the former Mamane Bakery
64-1056 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743
WCA August 2024 Town Meeting:
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 5:30-7PM
Waimea’s Diverse Educational Community Shares Their Needs and Aspirations for the Coming ‘24-’25 School Year
More Information: https://conta.cc/4di3Opf
WCA’s Primary Candidate Forum July 11, 2024 featured 15 candidates running for Hawai’i County Mayor, State House of Representatives (D8), and County Council (D1 and D9). About 200 residents participated in what was a very popular “speed dating” format that gave candidates and voters an up-close encounter to get better acquainted and discuss issues and opportunities. MAHALO to all who participated and especially to those who helped facilitate this voter education experience!
WCA June 2024 Town Meeting:
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 5:30-7PM
Six Stewards Will Speak To The Health and Reforestation of Our Watersheds During Waimea Town Meeting
W.M. Keck Observatory Conference Room - Please join us!
More Information: https://conta.cc/4el9GQf
Next WCA Town Meeting - Thurs., May 2, 2024 - 5:30 to 7PM
After The Wildfires: Emergency Preparedness 'Lessons Learned' - Communications and Collaboration
A panel discussion with:
Fire Chief Kazuo Todd
Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz
COH Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno (or Bill Hanson)
Pohakuloa Training Area LTC Tim Alvarado
Kainoa Stafford - Hawai'i Island Safety and Security Professionals Assn. (HISSPA)
Diane Chadwick - Waimea Resilience Hub - WECAN! Network