Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Grace Chen’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key agenda items. The Board approved a motion to oppose deep-sea mining in Pacific International waters and authorized staff to submit testimony on the matter. Financial agenda items included waiving a deadline for a research systems administrator position, approving budget adjustments for corporate counsel legal services, and ratifying realignments for the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. The Board also discussed the establishment of an independent nonprofit organization for a future Native Hawaiian cultural center, approved project labor agreements for Kakaako Makai development projects, and deliberated on amending operating agreements for two LLCs.
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The board discussed a formal complaint regarding alleged code of conduct violations by certain trustees. The primary focus of the meeting was to determine, with the assistance of legal counsel, whether the adjudication of this complaint could be conducted in an executive session or if it required a public forum in compliance with the Sunshine Law. Legal counsel advised that the matter must be handled in public. Consequently, the board deliberated on the procedure for reading the complaint into the record and discussed the implications of making the process public.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Investment and Land Management Meeting
The committee meeting addressed the proposed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for development projects on Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) owned lands in Kakaʻako Makai. Representatives from various construction trade unions testified in support of the PLA, emphasizing its benefits in terms of local workforce retention, job security, apprentice training, and the prevention of project delays. Discussions included the current landscape of construction labor organizations in Hawaii, the distinction between different trade councils, and the potential inclusion of all trade unions under a single project agreement. The committee requested further information regarding the measurement and reporting of Native Hawaiian beneficiary employment, apprenticeship, and workforce development opportunities resulting from such agreements.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Budget and Finance Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting centered on the approval of FY27 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grant awards. The session featured public testimony from organizations regarding their project funding requests, followed by a staff presentation detailing revised grant recommendations and funding options. Discussions addressed the impact of various projects on native Hawaiian communities, with specific attention given to allocations for the Kalapa Memorial, the Pana Eva Hub, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and the Kuana Nakoa Gym.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
