For Immediate Release: January 23, 2023 Press Release by: Councilmember Tamara Paltin Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider veto override of amendments to workforce housing deed restrictions LĀHAINĀ, Hawaiʻi—The council will consider overriding former Mayor Victorino’s veto of Bill 103 (2022) relating to residential workforce housing deed restrictions and resale at the upcoming council […]
For Immediate Release: November 1, 2022 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Grants available for community cleanups in West Maui LĀHAINĀ, Hawaiʻi—Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced Tuesday that the mayor’s Office of Economic Development is accepting proposals to plan West Maui community cleanups with $30,000 in grant funds that were appropriated in […]
Coastal erosion, large-wave impacts and sea-level rise are distinct and serious issues for our shorelines. In Kahana, nine condominium complexes are imminently threatened, and another building was deemed uninhabitable because of increasing coastal erosion cracking the foundation. Lower Honoapiʻilani Road, fronting Kaʻōpala Bay, is facing a similar threat. The road covers a charged waterline located […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Councilmember Tamara Paltin Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Paltin invites community to virtual town hall on beach restoration and stabilization in Kahana on Tuesday KAHANA, Hawai‘i—Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced today that she will be hosting a virtual community town hall on Tuesday at 5:30 pm to discuss proposed plans for […]
LĀHAINĀ, Hawai‘i—A bill to adopt amendments to the Maui Digital Zoning Map for 13 parcels that are zoned P-1, M-1, PK, R-2 and R-2 will be considered by the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced today. Bill 66 (2022) proposes to adopt the most recently amended […]
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022 Release by: Councilmember Tamara Paltin Chair, Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee media@mauicounty.us June 30 Application Deadline Approaching for South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee WAILUKU, Hawai‘i—The application deadline for council-appointed seats on the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee is June 30, Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee […]
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2022 Release by: Councilmember Tamara Paltin, Chair Councilmember Kelly Takaya King, Vice-Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee media@mauicounty.us Accepting applications for South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee through close of business day June 30 WAILUKU, Hawai‘i—Applications for council-appointed seats on the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee (“CPAC”) are […]
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2022 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Digital zoning map proposes to rezone properties consistent with their use and designation LĀHAINĀ, Hawai‘i—A proposed bill to adopt amendments to the Maui Digital Zoning Map for approximately 13 parcels that are currently […]
Receiving community testimony in new hybrid model By Tamara Paltin My purpose in pursuing a role in government has always been to give a voice to local people and to collaborate toward solutions for a better quality of life for residents. I’m grateful my colleagues on the Maui County Council share this vision. Together, we’ve […]
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2022 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Community invited to free screening of “Ice Edge—The Ikaagvik Sikukun Story” LĀHAINĀ, Hawai‘i—Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced today she will co-host a free screening of the movie “Ice Edge—The Ikaagvik Sikukun Story” with filmmaker Sarah Betcher, preceded by discussion on […]