Save Public Access at Keawakapu

Private company Ruby & Sons has operated the public parking lot at South Maui's Keawakapu parking lot under a state revocable permit since 2012. Unfortunately, Ruby & Sons has been accused of harassing residents and fishermen, while also removing public parking signs. Because of these ongoing issues, over 100 community members and Maui County Council representatives testified against the renewal of the company's 50-year lease of the parking lot at a Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) hearing on October 8, 2021. The Maui Chapter and community members are encouraging Maui County to take over the maintenance of the parking lot and ensuring that it remains free and public. The Chapter is encouraging the public to sign the petition and email the Mayor to keep the public parking in County hands.