Mayor, county officials invite Waimea residents for community dialogue at town meeting

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Mayor, county officials invite Waimea residents for community dialogue at town meeting

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda and county department leaders will meet with the Waimea community later this week.

After the earthquake last week, the community has been reporting water and other issues.

On Thursday, leaders will gather at the W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters’ Jerry Nelson Conference Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for the Waimea Community Association’s monthly town meeting.

The association said residents will hear directly from Alameda and department leaders from finance, parks, planning, research and development, sustainability, water and other issues impacting the island.

The meeting will also provide updates on county projects and priorities, and residents will have the chance to ask questions during an extended Q&A session, organizers said.

“Having direct access to the mayor and county department heads is incredibly valuable for our community,” said Nancy Carr Smith, president of the Waimea Community Association. “This meeting gives residents the chance to hear firsthand what is happening at the county level and better understand the challenges and opportunities facing our community.”

Residents are asked to attend in person because the meeting will not be livestreamed. The association said some portions of the meeting will be filled for later viewing.

The county will also honor beloved community member Pastor Sione Tilini.

He died after his grandson’s car was hit by a man accused of driving under the influence while he was helping change his grandson’s tire.

Waimea’s newly appointed police captain will also be introduced at the meeting.

More information about the Waimea Community Association and upcoming meetings can be found online here.

“We’re pleased to accept the invitation to share updates from several departments,” Mayor Alameda said. “We look forward to seeing everyone there and having plenty of time for Q&A.”