Author: Kauanoe Batangan

For Immediate Release: Committee to meet tomorrow on lobbyist regulations and boards and commissions WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Oct. 19, 2026)—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. to discuss lobbyist regulations and the Cost of Government Commission’s recommendations for boards and commissions, Maui County Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced today. Batangan said […]
For Immediate Release: Request for proposals issued yesterday for a Special Medical Needs Power Supply Program WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Sept. 29, 2026)—The Department of Human Concerns issued a request for proposals yesterday for a program to provide backup power supply during electrical outages to residents who rely on life-sustaining, electrically powered medical equipment, Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan […]
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2026 Press Release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Chair Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee media@mauicounty.us Eight proposed Maui County Charter amendments to be on general election ballot WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Sept. 17, 2026)—Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced today that the Nov. 3 general election ballot will include eight proposed amendments to the Maui […]
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For Immediate Release:  August 28, 2026 Press Release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Councilmember Maui County Council kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us   Deadline to apply for Kahului residency area funds approaching KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi (Aug. 28, 2026)—Applications for grant funds totaling $150,000 for Kahului are due Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced today. Batangan said those interested in […]
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For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Councilmember Maui County Council kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us Community plan and hurricane preparedness among topics for Wednesday’s Kahului Summer Townhall KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi (Aug. 6, 2026)—The Kahului Summer Townhall will provide residents an evening of education, conversation and new connections starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kahului Elementary School, Councilmember Kauanoe […]
For Immediate Release:  July 31, 2026    Press Release by:  Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan  media@mauicounty.us    Kahului residency area funds available for FY 2027  KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi (July 31, 2026)—Grant funds totaling $150,000 have been made available for Kahului in the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which took effect this month, Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced today.  Eligible applicants include organizations seeking to “support local […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Chair Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to discuss Board of Ethics’ legislative priorities Tuesday WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (July 24, 2026)—Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced today that the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. on the Board of Ethics’ legislative priorities, […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Councilmember Maui County Council kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us Councilmembers share residents’ concerns over imminent closure of popular Central Maui recycling center KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi (June 26, 2026)—Signs at the UHMC Recycling Center saying that the much-used facility will be “permanently closing” Tuesday are being met with concern from Central Maui residents […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Chair Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee k.kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us Committee to discuss litigation updates Monday; meetings on fraud risk and Board of Ethics proposals to follow WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (June 19, 2026)—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to receive comments from the […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Kauanoe Batangan, Councilmember Maui County Council kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us Councilmember Batangan’s next townhall in Maui Lani community KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi (May 21, 2026)—Councilmember Kauanoe Batangan announced plans today to hold a Maui Lani townhall at 6 p.m. on June 12 at Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School to discuss progress and follow-up efforts to help […]