Summary
After the 2023 wildfires, over $140 million in donations went largely to an O'ahu-based nonprofit without Council oversight. Chair Lee's Kokua Fund bill would let the County accept emergency donations directly with quarterly reporting, giving the Council a window into where the money goes.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers — it's about tracking donated money, but new accounting work would be needed if structured as a special fund.
Residents who want to donate to the County during a disaster and expect accountability for how the money is spent.
Critically, none identified, though some members worried the County could become a lightning rod for donation criticism as Hawai'i Community Foundation was.
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