I offered some remarks at today’s Council meeting and expressed relief that Congress and the Administration have finally reached an agreement ending the two-week Federal government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling through early next year. Our national parks, such as Haleakala National Park, are finally open and visitors of the county will no longer […]
Recently, a number of concerned parents have called my office to talk about a serious problem – bullying. Emotional, verbal, physical or cyber – bullying affects one in every four children. States throughout the nation are recognizing this detriment to a child’s well-being and development. At last check, there were 45 states with bullying laws. […]
For immediate release: Oct. 15, 2013 Press Release by: Councilmember Donald G. Couch, Jr. Chair, Planning Committee Planning Committee to hold district meetings to receive input on Home Business Bill WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Planning Committee will hold six public meetings from Oct. 28 to Dec. 3 to receive input on the pending Home Business […]
The Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee will meet on Monday at 1:30 p.m. to receive a presentation from the Department of Environmental Management on current initiatives in wastewater reclamation and solid waste management. The Committee will also receive a presentation from Dr. Allen Hershkowitz, Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, relating to Maui […]
I appreciate the community’s concern over a perceived increase in hotel building heights. There is a misperception going around that our zoning standards limit the height to 120 feet. Currently, there is no limit. In Maui County, there are several buildings over 120 feet in height. The Kalana O Maui building in Wailuku (County building) […]
For immediate release: Oct. 7, 2013 Press Release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman Maui County Council Public invited to presentation on Central Maui Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan KAHULUI, Hawaii – The public is invited to a meeting for a presentation on Complete Streets and the Central Maui Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan on Wednesday, […]
Published in The Maui News Oct. 6, 2013 By DONALD G. COUCH JR., for The Maui News In the next few months, I intend to conduct evening Planning Committee meetings in several community plan areas for residents to provide testimony on the landmark home-based business bill currently under review. Since introducing the bill two years […]
The State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has requested assistance from Maui County Office of Council Services to inform local residents on upcoming public hearings regarding Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s application for renewal of cable-television franchises. All cable and internet users will be afforded the opportunity to submit oral or written data, […]
Committee reviews “DreamCourt” donation for Lahaina Civic Center Complex; decision expected at October 4 Council meeting The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee today heard testimony and met with Administration officials on a proposed resolution authorizing the County of Maui to accept a donation of a “DreamCourt” outdoor basketball court to replace one tennis […]
Published in The Maui News September 15, 2013 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News As council chairwoman, I have the privilege of presiding over meetings when final action is taken on bills and resolutions to establish policy for the County of Maui. Bills and resolutions are typically vetted in the council’s eight standing […]
