Mayor Kimo Alameda vetoes bill that would establish new commission

Mayor Kimo Alameda today vetoed Bill 127, which would have established a seven‑member Construction Code Commission.

Alameda said he supports the bill’s intent but noted he has concerns about adding another permanent commission.

“Rather than adding a new permanent commission, we should pursue targeted, practical solutions,” Alameda said. “A task force charged with making focused recommendations for improving our construction codes would advance the same goals without adding to administrative costs and obligations.”

The County currently provides administrative support to 36 active boards and commissions, which include more than 200 volunteer positions in total.

This is the second veto of Alameda’s term.