For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Prioritizing public safety, search and recovery operations as families enter West Maui LĀHAINĀ, Hawaiʻi (August 11, 2023)—County officials are now permitting Lāhainā residents and visitors to enter West Maui amid the ongoing emergency search and recovery operations, announced Maui County Council […]
Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session In the spirit of Yuimaaru–community supports one another, especially in times of need–here’s a breakdown of organizations that are willing to help. If you are able, please review the resources provided or consider donating to some of these donor groups. SUPPORT & DONOR GROUPS: […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Maui County residents showing community resilience by supporting those affected by the island-wide fires WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (August 9, 2023)—Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee said today she encourages residents to continue working together to build resilience amid the tragedies caused […]
For Immediate Release Press release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council Chair Lee urges public to follow official guidance on Maui fires WAILUKU, Hawaii (August 8, 2023) – Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee tonight responded to the fires in West Maui, Upcountry Maui and other parts of the […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Maui County Council meeting to be held remotely Friday WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (August 1, 2023)—Due to several cases of COVID-19 within the Legislative Branch, Council Chair Alice L. Lee determined that Friday’s council meeting will be held remotely via Bluejeans. “Out of […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council meets Tuesday for final reading on bills regulating air and replica guns and general excise tax surcharge WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (July 14, 2023)—The Maui County Council will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to consider passage on second and final reading of […]
‘Ohana Assistance Program holds promise for more affordable housing By Alice L. Lee On June 8, Bill 50 was signed into law to allow grants of up to $50,000 to be issued for the construction of small-sized housing units on properties with existing residences. Under Ordinance 5525, the ‘Ohana Assistance Program can help those with […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council meets Tuesday for second reading of budget; committees meet throughout next week WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (June 1, 2023)—The Maui County Council will consider passage on second and final reading of the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget Tuesday amid a week […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Tuesday’s first reading of budget highlights week of council and committee meetings WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (May 22, 2023)—The Maui County Council at 9 a.m. tomorrow will consider passage on first reading of the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget amid a week […]
Council finally ready to get to legislative work By Alice L. Lee It may have taken us a little longer than normal, but the Maui County Council for the 2023-25 term is ready to get to work on the people’s business. After a nearly 18-hour meeting on Jan. 27 (and Jan. 28), followed by a […]
