About
Advisory Commission
In 2016, Honolulu voters approved an amendment to establish in the Charter an approval process and an advisory commission for Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund conservation proposals. The Clean Water and Natural Lands Advisory Commission (“CWNLAC”) consist of seven volunteer members, with three appointed by the mayor, three appointed by the City Council, and one appointed by a majority vote of the six appointed members. Commission members come from a variety of conservation, science, education, policy, and cultural backgrounds.
Komikina A ‘oa ‘o No Ka Wai Ma‘ema‘e & Ka ‘Āina Kūlohelohe
Advisory Commission Members
The role of the Commission is to consider proposals submitted to it by the Department of Housing and Land Management and to submit recommendations to the City Council for approval of expenditures from the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund.
After receiving qualified proposals for land conservation, the Commission reviews them carefully, invites public comment, and holds public hearings to review and assess the merits of each proposal. It will then forward its recommendations on the proposals received to the City Council for further review and action.
Jason Kekahi "Kahi" Pacarro
Chair
William Kamana‘olana Mills
Vice Chair
Keli‘iahonui Kotubetey
Vice Chair
Sherry P. Broder
Commissioner
Jamie Tanimoto
Commissioner
Susan “Susie” Fong
Commissioner
Raynard “Ray” Soon Commissioner
Upcoming Meetings
The CWNL Advisory Commission meets on an as-needed basis. Please check here for any updates regarding upcoming meetings.
Past Meetings
2026 – 2024
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CWNLAC Meeting Information Packet June 12, 2026 (indvidual files available below)
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