Work of Maui Axis Deer Task Force a priority for new year by Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Published in The Maui News January 1, 2022 Spiraling growth in the axis deer population and drought conditions have resulted in deer moving into rural and residential areas, where they destroy livestock-feeding areas, cause environmental degradation and create […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in The Maui News August 28, 2021 $35 million, other resources available to aid residents needing rental, mortgage and utility assistance Since Hawai‘i’s eviction moratorium expired on Aug. 6, the Centers for Disease Control issued a notice that their eviction order, issued on Aug. 3, would […]
For immediate release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Infrastructure and Transportation Committee Hana highway traffic management and South Maui wastewater solutions scheduled for discussion at Council IT Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Infrastructure and Transportation Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to receive presentations on nature-based wastewater solutions for South Maui and challenges […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Published in the Maui News April 24, 2021 County supplement could help homebuyers with down payments For many Maui County residents, the dream of owning a home feels out of reach. Even for those fortunate enough to realize this dream, soaring real estate prices in a […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Published in the Maui News February 27, 2021 New priorities for a new council term As we embark on a new council term, I am excited and honored to serve the people of Maui County once again. Here in my third term, I continue to work […]
For immediate release: November 19, 2020 Press Release by: Yuki Lei Sugimura, Councilmember Maui County Council Sugimura introduces resolution urging the governor to extend the eviction moratorium into 2021 WAILUKU, Hawaii—Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura announced today a resolution urging the governor to extend the eviction moratorium into 2021 will be considered by the council […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News September 12, 2020 In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, we have all faced unforeseen changes and challenges but, with the Eviction Moratorium slated to end on Sept. 30, our community is on the verge of another unwelcome shift that may cause people […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News April 25, 2020 This is a year that our capacity as a community is being tested as never before. While the pandemic has challenged our county budget deliberations by precluding in-person deliberations, I am encouraged by the online participation of members of the […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News December 14, 2019 A heartbreaking article over the summer reported on Maui County reaching 11 traffic deaths for the year (“2019 has brought spate of fatalities on county roads,” The Maui News, July 10). I’m pained to report the statistics have only gotten worse. […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News July 27, 2019 Clean water is a priority for all of us, whether it be in the ocean, streams or groundwater. Clarification as to why Upcountry Maui is deemed a top priority for cesspool replacements is needed. Most of the Upcountry drinking water […]
