The Maui County Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee convened on July 3, 2025, to discuss community engagement and upcoming meeting schedules for the South Maui community plan. The committee emphasized the importance of gathering recommendations from local residents, encouraging them to submit their input via email. While the committee aims to accommodate these suggestions, they noted that there are no guarantees.

Tentative meeting dates were set for the first week of September, with adjustments made due to Labor Day. The committee plans to hold in-person meetings in South Maui, addressing potential Wi-Fi access issues. This approach aims to foster direct communication with the community, allowing members to hear concerns and see local sites firsthand.

The committee also highlighted the need for efficient planning, expressing a desire to complete the process in a timely manner rather than extending it over a year. They mentioned the creation of a template for proposed amendments, which will be shared with the community as part of the planning process.

Additionally, the committee discussed the importance of making documents accessible, referencing the need for PDFs to be ADA compliant. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for all community members, allowing them to engage with the South Maui community plan more easily.

Overall, the meeting underscored the committee's commitment to community involvement and efficient planning as they move forward with the South Maui community plan.