Published in The Maui News March 2, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Bills to prohibit smoking at Maui County parks, including beaches, and bus stops are pending in committee as the County Council seeks to move key legislation before its calendar becomes consumed by the annual budget session starting late this […]
The following statement was issued by Councilmember Michael Victorino shortly after a press conference held at the Office of the Mayor: I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies to the families of the two Planning Department staff who passed away in the recent plane crash on Lanai. Mahalo to their families who supported […]
Councilmember White submitted written and oral testimony to the House Committee on Finance in support of House Bill 1671, House Draft 1, relating to Transient Accommodations Tax which was heard on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. This legislation removes the current cap on the transient accommodations tax revenues to be distributed to the counties and establishes […]
Published in The Maui News February 23, 2014 By MIKE WHITE , for The Maui News Maui County currently employs about 2,600 individuals, and nearly 2,300 are members of unions. During the past year, the County Council has been presented with resolutions to fund contract settlements for county union employees. Additionally, the council was required […]
Published in The Maui News February 18, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News In response to the request of Maui County students and partner organizations for tobacco free parks and beaches, I have introduced a bill prohibiting the use of tobacco and tobacco products in Maui County parks. It is expected that […]
Published in The Maui News February 16, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News A 26.5-acre recreational complex in Central Maui may soon be available for residents to enjoy. At its Feb. 4 meeting, the County Council’s Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a park assessment […]
EAR Committee meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Agenda: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18759 The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee, chaired by Councilmember Don S. Guzman, will receive a presentation from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development on prospective agricultural projects, Maui County’s film industry, an upcoming energy conference and the Made in Maui festival. OED […]
Feb. 21 Council meeting at 9 a.m. AGENDA: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18787 Several bills to approve budget amendments will be heard on first reading: 1. Adding $200,000 to fund the Mokuhinia Ecosystem Restoration Project in Lahaina. 2. Adding $300,000 for a rescue boat and trailer for the Kahului Fire Station. 3. Adding $86,400 for the “Circuit Breaker” tax […]
Published in The Maui News February 9, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News I’ve asked the state Legislature to consider a set of bills to allow council members to be more accessible and responsive. House Bill 2139, introduced by Rep. Kyle Yamashita, and Senate Bill 2962, introduced by Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, would […]
The County Council celebrated Chinese New Year with a Lion Dance at the Friday, February 7, 2014, Council meeting. Members and staff fed the lion for good luck and enjoyed Master Ben Seng Au and the Shaolin Arts Academy. “Kung Hee Fat Choy! Whitney and I wish everyone a great Year of the Horse, filled […]
