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.

Advisory Commission Members

Jason Kekahi "Kahi" Pacarro – Chair
William Kamana’olana Mills – Vice Chair
Keli'iahonui Kotubetey – Vice Chair
Sherry P. Broder
Susan Fong
Jamie Tanimoto
Raynard Soon

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.

meeting notice
june 12, 2026 10:00 am

The next CWNL Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Friday June 12, 2026 in person at Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room and by Interactive Conference Technology.

Please see here for meeting agenda. Meeting materials will be posted as they become available, which will be no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.