Kalawao County transition

Said the transition details have had almost no community discussion, questioned new NPS road-permit requirements, and called for more community meetings.

Strongly supported county takeover, citing lack of oversight by DHHL and NPS and the county's history of showing up for Molokai emergencies.

Wants Kalaupapa kept as a living community with cultural practices, fishing and restoration — not treated as just a cemetery.

Urged visitor limits, no new development, and keeping Kalaupapa as a hospice; praised the memorial effort.

Prefers a Molokai County over Maui County; wants the land returned to homestead beneficiaries.

Opposed the bill as a fourth-generation homesteader; urged the county to fix enforcement topside first and support a Molokai County.

Supports a Molokai County; concerned about displaced families, Waikolu Valley water resources, and federal park control.

Spoke for the Kapaʻikea homestead association against the whole island becoming Maui County, citing Molokai's unique identity.

Wants Kalaupapa to stay Kalawao County or become Molokai County, with an elected Molokai board overseeing decisions.

Said Native Hawaiians and DHHL beneficiaries should hold their own separate meeting to decide Kalaupapa's future, citing lack of transparency.

Shared deep family history with the Kalaupapa lighthouse and Kalawao graves; urged protection of homesteader access and religious practice.

Five-generation homesteader suggesting Kalawao be placed under DHHL as a state entity rather than Maui County.

Fourth-generation homesteader who wants the lands returned to Hawaiian Homes, saying beneficiaries have waited too long.

Simple message: 'Molokai County, hundred percent' — time to control our own destiny.

Homesteader and waitlister opposed to Maui County takeover; wants involvement in water recreation and access.

Former NPS employee and descendant said the transition WILL cost money — trash, derelict vehicles, emergency services — and urged nitty-gritty community conversations.

By phone: asked for meetings outside work hours and said Molokai should become Kalawao County, not be swallowed by Maui.

Kanaka maoli testimony on ancestral ties to Makanalua and displacement of families to Māʻalaea.

Speaking for Hawaiian homestead associations, urged a PAUSE on the transition until beneficiary consultation and trust/legal analysis are complete.

Asked who will govern DHHL/DLNR lands, whether Maui taxpayers will absorb enormous costs, and urged obtaining the state's transition plan.

Third-generation homesteader standing in solidarity with Molokai voices to keep Kalawao County as is.