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OHA board moves into executive session on civil matter, reports no action taken
Summary
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs board voted 9–0 to enter executive session on Feb. 12 under HRF §92-5(a)(4) to consult with counsel about a civil matter (OHA civil case CCV250001822) and later reported no action was taken.
On Feb. 12, 2026, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees voted 9–0 to convene an executive session under HRF section 92-5(a)(4) to consult with legal counsel on a civil matter. Chair Kahele called the vote after a motion to move into executive session; staff recorded nine affirmative votes before the board left the public meeting.
After the closed session the chair reported back to the public: "there was no action taken" and said the board had met with board counsel Paul Austin and OHA legal counsel to discuss a civil matter identified as OHA…
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