WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – After nearly five hours of deliberations yesterday, the Council’s Land Use Committee recommended, by a vote of 7-0, adoption of a proposed resolution approving with modifications a ”fast track” affordable housing application for Waikapu Gardens, Phase II. The committee had a previous site inspection and meeting on Sept. 4. If approved […]
Lectures will be held on Sept. 11 and Oct. 22 in the ’Ike Le’a building at University of Hawaii Maui College to discuss solid waste management policies, programs and technologies. Sierra Club Maui Group and Sustainable Living Institute of Maui will host a panel discussion entitled “Talkin’ Trash: Solid Waste Solutions for Maui.” The free […]
Published in The Maui News Sept. 8, 2013 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News As the legislative body of the County, the Maui County Council passes laws called ordinances. Maui County’s codified ordinances, old and new, reside in a document called the Maui County Code, available at mauicounty.gov. One of the most important […]
For immediate release: Sept.9, 2014 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Maui County Council Committee seeks public input on multi-family water service rates WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Water Resources Committee will consider water service rates for multi-family dwellings at its meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m., Councilmember Michael P. Victorino announced today. At the Administration’s […]
For immediate release: Sept. 9, 2014 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Maui County Council Councilmember Victorino appointed Vice Chair of NACo Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Michael P. Victorino was recently appointed as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee by NACo President […]
Press Release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Treasurer, Hawaii State Association of Counties HONOLULU – In an unprecedented event, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of all four Hawaii counties met at City Hall on Friday, Sept. 13, for the Hawaii State Association of Counties meeting and agreed on a coordinated action plan for […]
The County Council initiated interactive communications access to provide for remote testimony from Hana, Lanai, and Molokai last December. Members of the public voted for greater ease in testifying from the three remote locations in last year’s November 6 election, activating a plan of action that had been prepared for well in advance. If you […]
A bill to clarify and strengthen animal control requirements passed 7-0 at yesterday’s Housing, Human Services, and Transportation Committee meeting. “Pets are valued members of the family in many households throughout Maui County,” Committee Chair Stacy Crivello said. “I thank the community for giving the animals a voice in County legislation.” Testifiers generally expressed support […]
Published in The Maui News June 30, 2013 By MICHAEL P. VICTORINO , for The Maui News Based on concerns raised during public testimony, I’ve introduced a revised version of pending legislation granting the Director of Water Supply power to enact special water-saving measures during times of drought or other water shortages. The Water Resources […]
Published in The Maui News July 14, 2013 By ELLE COCHRAN, for The Maui News Parking and traffic safety in Wailuku and Lahaina – hot topics in two bustling towns – will be the focus of the Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee at its meeting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. The committee will discuss a number […]
