CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, Nov. 6, 2016 By: MIKE VICTORINO The County Council’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will discuss cybersecurity for the County of Maui on Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The National Association of Counties has been working with experts at the Department of Homeland Security and in the […]
For immediate release: November 3, 2016 Press release by: Don Couch, Chair Planning Committee Committee OKs affordable accessory dwelling bill WAILUKU, Hawaii – The affordable accessory dwelling bill, which would permit ohana units on certain smaller lots, gained unanimous committee support and now heads to the full council for first reading, Planning Committee Chair Don […]
For immediate release: November 2, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran Maui County Council Cochran proposes ohana units be used for long-term affordable housing WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Elle Cochran today announced she has introduced a proposal to prioritize the use of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called ohana units, for long-term tenants. On Thursday, […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, October 30, 2016 By MIKE VICTORINO Are more criminal laws needed to combat homelessness in Maui County? The County Council’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will continue its deliberations on this question in the Council Chambers on Monday at 9 a.m. The committee will consider five bills […]
For immediate release: October 26, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran, Chair Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee Committee to consider reusable plastic bag and polystyrene use restrictions WAILUKU, Hawaii – The use of reusable plastic bags and polystyrene food containers in the county will be considered on Monday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m. in […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, October 23, 2016 By MIKE WHITE Mayor Alan Arakawa has decided to cease efforts to develop the West Maui Community Plan and other community plans for the island of Maui (“Mayor suspends work on community plans,” The Maui News, Oct. 17). There’s no doubt the community plan […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, OCT 16, 2016 By MIKE WHITE The Maui County Council has used its emergency powers to quickly appropriate $5 million to support recovery efforts in the aftermath of last month’s stunning Iao Valley flooding. The County of Maui is working with all levels of government to ensure […]
These photos were distributed to the councilmembers today at the emergency council meeting by the Department of Environmental Management. (BF-105: Emergency Fund)
County of Maui Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (Maui MPO) Financial Specialist and Office Manager Position No. 0002 INTRODUCTION: This position is located in the Maui MPO and provides administrative assistance and fiscal and accounting support to the Maui MPO Executive Director. Federal regulations require that each urbanized area have a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) […]
VIEWPOINT by MIKE VICTORINO Published in The Maui News, Oct. 9, 2016 I commend our first responders for ensuring no lives were lost from the massive Wailuku River flood on the evening of Sept. 13. I am grateful for the swift action and collaboration among different government entities that have ensured public safety up to […]