At the request of constituents, Councilmember Don Couch will introduce a bill at the March 11 Council meeting to prohibit alcohol consumption at Kamaole Beach Park II. He intends for the bill to be referred to a standing committee. Proposed resolutions to be introduced include the approval of property acquisition for the Wailuku municipal parking […]
Published in The Maui News March 2, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Bills to prohibit smoking at Maui County parks, including beaches, and bus stops are pending in committee as the County Council seeks to move key legislation before its calendar becomes consumed by the annual budget session starting late this […]
Published in The Maui News February 18, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News In response to the request of Maui County students and partner organizations for tobacco free parks and beaches, I have introduced a bill prohibiting the use of tobacco and tobacco products in Maui County parks. It is expected that […]
Published in The Maui News February 16, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News A 26.5-acre recreational complex in Central Maui may soon be available for residents to enjoy. At its Feb. 4 meeting, the County Council’s Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a park assessment […]
EAR Committee meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Agenda: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18759 The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee, chaired by Councilmember Don S. Guzman, will receive a presentation from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development on prospective agricultural projects, Maui County’s film industry, an upcoming energy conference and the Made in Maui festival. OED […]
Published in The Maui News January 26, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News The Maui County Council has long sought to protect public facilities for uses most needed or sought by the community. The council occasionally considers doing this via long-term leases of county property to trusted nonprofit organizations at a nominal […]
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2014 Press release by: Don Guzman, Vice-Chair, Land Use Committee Kahoma Village Project deliberations to continue tomorrow WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Land Use Committee meeting of Jan. 22, relating to the proposed Kahoma Village Project, is in recess and will reconvene tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 24, at 1:30 p.m., Committee Vice-Chair […]
On Monday, January 13, 2014, Councilmember White visited various Upcountry Parks with the Director and Deputy of Parks and Recreation. They showed him various capital improvement projects they are hoping to complete in the Makawao-Pukalani-Paia-Haiku area during Fiscal Year 2015. Councilmember White visits the Pukalani Pool to understand its current conditions. Councilmember White visits the […]
For immediate release: Jan. 18, 2014 Press release by: Stacy Crivello, Chair, Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee Public input sought on County’s paratransit services WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee will consider the effectiveness of existing bus routes and schedules, equipment needs, funding requirements and other concerns related to […]
Published in The Maui News January 12, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News The County Council’s Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee will consider a proposed resolution Tuesday authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a weather-protection tent cover for the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. The […]
