CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 23, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE Newly released data indicate that Maui County’s median home price has breached the $700,000 mark. This underscores, now more than ever, the need for additional affordable housing for residents. The County Council continually seeks both effective and sustainable solutions, but they […]
Press release by: Councilmember Robert Carroll, Chair Land Use Committee Land Use Committee July 18 site inspection cancelled WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee has cancelled its site inspection, scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m., due to lack of quorum, announced Committee Chair Robert Carroll today. The regular meeting […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 16, 2017 By MIKE WHITE The state Legislature has scheduled a special session to discuss the controversial topic of funding Honolulu’s rail project. Planned for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, the session could have serious consequences for Neighbor Island counties. The legislative session ended in May […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 9, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE This August will mark 112 years since the founding and the passage of the first County of Maui ordinance. At that time, the formation of county government was considered a milestone after multiple failed attempts. The territorial Legislature passed the County […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 2, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE As hurricane season is upon us, we are reminded that emergency preparedness in Maui County means being ready for any type of natural disaster at all times. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a “near-to, above-normal hurricane season” in the […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 25, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE Time and time again, the public sees news headlines about the county’s Department of Public Works’ Highways Division. An investigation was launched following allegations of improprieties in May 2015 relating to the infamous commercial kitchen at the Wailuku baseyard, and is […]
For immediate release: June 21, 2017 Press release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman, Chair Parks, Recreation, Energy, and Legal Affairs Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – On Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Council’s Parks, Recreation, Energy and Legal Affairs Committee will have its first meeting to discuss options to enhance the sustainability of the Waiehu golf course […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 18, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE The topic of county-issued purchasing cards, also known as pCards, is once again in the news. With what started as an unauthorized commercial kitchen in 2015 has evolved into a federal lawsuit that alleges improper pCard spending and other inappropriate and […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, June 11, 2017 By STACY CRIVELLO Even though health care is directly under the jurisdiction of the state in Hawaii, counties have proactively attempted to deal with the rising cost of health care. The Hawaii State Association of Counties, consisting of state’s four counties, has been part […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, May 28, 2017 By MIKE WHITE On Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers, the county’s $705.2 million fiscal year 2018 budget will be considered for second and final reading by the County Council. Its passage will mark the end of an extensive review of each […]
