A new website — Engage.Hawaii.gov — is meant to promote government transparency and encourage civic engagement on some of the most important issues facing the state, according to Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.

Unveiled on Tuesday, the website is debuting by looking at future U.S. Army land leases in Hawaii, which will have widespread ramifications for residents as well as thousands of Hawaii’s military families.

“Decisions about Hawaii’s lands are decisions about our future,” Green said in a news release. “The Army’s current leases expire in 2029 and while federal leaders have emphasized national security concerns, they’ve also indicated they could act through eminent domain, which would leave Hawai’i with nothing in return. We must stand firm and ensure our people’s voices are at the center of these negotiations.”

At its launch, Engage.Hawaii.gov provides residents with access to background materials and updates on lease discussions. A public engagement form also allows residents to share their opinions and concerns, as well as issue-specific pages where users can track proposals, review formal documents and see how community input is being incorporated into decisions.

The governor’s office says the site will expand beyond land leases over time to cover other major statewide initiatives such as the Green Fee, climate resilience efforts and policies on housing, health care and more.

“Our goal is to make government more open, accessible and collaborative,” Green said. “Engage.Hawaii.gov is a place where residents can share their manaʻo and help shape solutions for Hawaii’s future. This is just the beginning — as the site grows, so will the opportunities for our community to be heard.”