For immediate release: Sept. 14, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Robert Carroll, Chair Land Use Committee Input sought for Kenolio Apartments affordable housing project KIHEI, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee has scheduled a site inspection tomorrow at 9 a.m. to view the proposed location for the Kenolio Apartments affordable housing project, […]
Published in The Maui News, September 13, 2015 By BOB CARROLL, for The Maui News The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee has scheduled a site inspection for Tuesday at 9 a.m. on Kenolio Road makai of Piilani Highway in Kihei to view the proposed Kenolio Apartments affordable housing project. A meeting will be held […]
Published in The Maui News, September 6, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News As constituents have requested, I continue to explore the possibility of having the County of Maui adopt a county manager form of governance, a subject I first addressed in this space nearly two months ago. The Maui County General Plan […]
For immediate release: August 31, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Gladys Baisa, Chair Water Resources Committee Exemptions proposed to help those on Upcountry water meter list WAILUKU, Hawaii – Applicants on the Upcountry water meter list seeking to subdivide their properties into two lots would be exempt from costly infrastructure requirements prior to getting a […]
Published in The Maui News, August 30, 2015 By DON GUZMAN, for The Maui News The Maui County Council passed a bill on first reading Tuesday to readily allow commercial agricultural structures in the county agricultural district. Bill 60 (2015) proposes accessory uses, subject to certain restrictions, for roadside agriculture stands, farmers markets, agricultural retail […]
For immediate release: Aug. 24, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Don Couch, Chair Planning Committee Affordable accessory dwelling resolution slated for Sept. 4 council meeting WAILUKU, HI – The Planning Committee’s recommendation to refer a bill on affordable accessory dwellings to the planning commissions will be considered by the Maui County Council on Sept. 4, […]
Published in The Maui News, August 23, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Historically and culturally significant property at Mu’olea Point in Hana is a step closer to gaining a long-term caretaker under a proposed county agreement with Na Mamo O Mu’olea. The Maui County Council at Tuesday’s meeting will consider a report […]
For immediate release: Aug. 17, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Gladys Baisa, Chair Water Resources Committee Baisa calls for alternate ways to solve water issues WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Water Resources Committee on Wednesday at 9 a.m. is scheduled to receive a presentation from the Dept. of Water Supply on alternative ways to mitigate water […]
For immediate release: Aug. 17, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Stacy Crivello, chair Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee Committee considers smoking ban at bus stops WAILUKU, HI – A bill to prohibit smoking at county bus stops will be considered by the Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 1:30 […]
Published in The Maui News, August 16, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News The Maui Island Plan says the Valley Isle needs 30,000 more homes by 2030, yet only around 350 new residential building permits were issued last year. This is well short of the 2,000 homes needed per year to keep pace […]
