New Members Appointed to Hawaii’s Green Fee Advisory Council

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Governor Josh Green has appointed two new members to the Green Fee Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 term. Cheryl Ka’uhane Lupenui and Samira Siale, of the Kaua’i Visitors Bureau, will join existing members Jeff Mikulina, Jeff Wagoner, Carmela Resuma, Dennis Hwang, and Jack Kittinger, with Mikulina taking the role of chair.

Mikulina expressed gratitude for the contributions of outgoing council members, stating, “I’m deeply grateful to the outgoing council members who helped establish a strong foundation for our work and welcome the new members joining our effort to guide Green Fee funds toward projects that strengthen Hawai‘i’s natural resources and disaster resiliency.” The advisory council will be responsible for directing how Green Fee funds are utilized as the initiative enters its second year, benefiting climate resilience and sustainable tourism efforts in Hawaii.