Mahalo to everyone

Aloha North Shore Community,
Mahalo to everyone who joined us at the recent Mayor’s Town Hall at the Haleʻiwa Gym. It was a powerful reminder of how deeply rooted our community is and the aloha we share for each other, for our land, and for the future of the North Shore.

At the meeting, I had the privilege of joining Mayor Blangiardi in recognizing a group of individuals whose quick action saved the life of surfer Makai McNamara. We presented honorary certificates and celebrated the collaboration between City agencies and community members that made this life-saving rescue possible.

Mahalo to Ocean Safety personnel Lt. Kyle Foyle, Ian Bachmann, Keegan Dunn, Luke Kurtz, Joshua Budroe, Kainoa Andrade, Patrick Monaghan, Robert Beall, and Jaron Chong; Emergency Medical Services personnel Chris Nitta and Mateo Mariano; Ocean Safety Dispatchers Kapukawai Ping, Colby Ogata, and Matthew Kema; and surfers Eli Olson, Landon McNamara, Makana Pang, and Hunter Rainis. This recognition was not just about the rescue, it was about the heroism of our first responders and watermen and women and their commitment to protecting lives in and around our ocean. As follow-up on some of the topics that came up at the meeting, I wanted to provide a few community updates.

Haleʻiwa Walkways Project Update
The City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is moving forward with the Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 93 project, which includes improved shoulders along portions of Kamehameha Highway in Haleʻiwa. The latest update on the project is that construction is projected to begin in summer 2026, following the bidding process and pending department approvals later this year. In addition, the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is currently evaluating the feasibility of adding a multi-use path or bike lanes along Haleʻiwa Road. I welcome continued input from the community on how the City can prioritize safety in ways that respect and preserve our rural landscape.

Waimea Bay Bathroom Restoration
Waimea Bay deserves facilities that reflect the pride our community takes in caring for this place. As of mid-April 2025, the comfort station at Waimea Bay Beach Park has entered a phase of significant restoration. Effective Monday, April 14, the entire bathroom facility was closed to accommodate a comprehensive roof reconstruction and interior upgrades. The upgrades will include replacing support beams and shingles, followed by interior repairs by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) staff to improve fixtures, flooring, and partitions. This project is expected to be completed by the end of September 2025.

To minimize inconvenience, a dozen portable toilets—including two ADA-accessible units—will be available during the closure, and beach showers will remain open. There is no anticipated impact on public parking. DPR is also working closely with Ocean Safety personnel to ensure that emergency services are not disrupted during the project. I appreciate the community’s patience during this necessary upgrade and look forward to welcoming residents and visitors back to an improved facility later this year.

Climate Action Planning Meeting
Our rural communities are often the first to feel the effects of climate change, from shoreline erosion to flood risk and changes in weather patterns. That’s why the City’s Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (CCSR) is undertaking an update of its Climate Action Plan (CAP), which helps guide Oʻahu’s steps toward a more sustainable and affordable future. To read the current CAP, please visit

This plan is updated every five years, and the current update is focused on actions that reduce our island’s carbon emissions while helping residents and businesses save money in the process. For our North Shore and Koʻolauloa residents, the District 2 workshop is scheduled for Monday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kahuku Public Library. I’ll be there to listen and support this workshop, and I encourage all who are able to attend to come share their manaʻo.

Legislative Update
Bill 18 (2025), CD1 allows the City to lead by example in reducing plastic waste by restricting the sale of single-use plastic bottles in vending machines at City facilities, with an exemption for participants of the Blind Vendor Program. As we work towards sustainable waste management, it is essential that we promote waste-stream diversion and reduce what ends up in our landfill. Mahalo to the students of Holomua Elementary and all of the schools in Council District 2 who led the charge with this legislation. I am proud that our youth are leading this conversation and bringing forth good ideas. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at (808) 768-5002 or mweyer@honolulu.gov. Mahalo for your continued engagement and collaboration!