CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, April 2, 2017 By RIKI HOKAMA It is appalling to know that during this legislative session, state lawmakers have supported a measure that would take away the counties’ share of the hotel tax revenue, also known as the transient accommodations tax, or TAT. That flawed bill was […]
For immediate release: March 24, 2017 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Committee begins review of fiscal year 2018 budget WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Budget and Finance Committee received the mayor’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget today and will begin its review with committee meetings commencing on March 30. Evening […]
For immediate release: June 4, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama Maui County Council Sept. 15 is filing deadline for remnant parcel exemption WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council yesterday approved a proposal from Councilmember Riki Hokama to designate Sept. 15, 2016 as the deadline for claimants to file for a remnant parcel exemption […]
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2016 Press Release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Final committee action on county budget set for 10 a.m. Monday; no meeting on Sunday WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Budget and Finance Committee will make its final recommendation on Maui County’s fiscal year 2017 budget on Monday, May 2 at […]
For immediate release: April 25, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Hokama’s budget proposal cuts real property tax rates; invests in infrastructure WAILUKU, Hawaii – After weeks of committee meetings throughout the county to review the proposed fiscal year 2017 budget, Councilmember Riki Hokama presented a version of the […]
For immediate release: March 24, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Fiscal year 2017 budget received, council review begins WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Budget and Finance Committee received the mayor’s proposed fiscal year 2017 budget today and will hold evening meetings throughout Maui County in April to receive community […]
For immediate release: March 9, 2016 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Maui County Council Administration’s estimate of waste-to-energy net cost off by $35 million WAILUKU, Hawaii – An audit of the county’s Solid Waste Division reveals the county’s 20-year waste-to-energy contract is projected to cost $1.7 million per year more […]
For immediate release: Dec. 14, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Hokama calls for parity, fairness in agricultural property tax assessments WAILUKU, Hawaii – A bill that would offer parity and fairness for property owners seeking an agricultural valuation for tax purposes will be discussed tomorrow, Dec. 15 at […]
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The week started with site inspections and an evening meeting in Kīhei, continuing with meetings in the Council Chamber as the Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee began its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan. Discussions included the Planning Department and the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee. Next week's meeting schedule is available at MauiCounty.us/agendas.