CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, August 5, 2018 By: Councilmember Riki Hokama On the general election ballot in November, the following question will be posed to voters: “Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?” The […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News June 24, 2018 By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Last week, the County Council’s Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture committee, which I chair, recommended the passage of two resolutions to amend the Maui County Charter. The first of two proposed charter amendments increases the fine for the illegal operation […]
For immediate release: June 15, 2018 Press release by: Council Chair Mike White Input on Liquor Control operations sought from licensees and general public WAILUKU, Hawaii – Input on the County of Maui, Department of Liquor Control is being solicited from businesses that hold liquor licenses and the general public. An open forum will be […]
VIEWPOINT Published in the Maui News June 10, 2018 By: Don S. Guzman The county charter establishes the structure and organization of the government of the County of Maui. It is a constitutional document, drafted in accordance with the will of the people, which defines the responsibilities of our local government. Each election, the County […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News June 3, 2018 By: Mike White In the wake of several natural disasters wreaking havoc around the state, and with summer and hurricane season quickly approaching, this week’s column serves as a reminder of the precautionary measures the public should take in the event of a natural […]
For Immediate Release: June 1, 2018 Press Release by: Councilmember Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Policy, Economic Development, and Agriculture Committee Applications invited for West Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee wailuku, Maui, Hawaii – Applications for a position on the West Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee (“CPAC”) are now being accepted by the Council’s Policy, Economic […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, May 6, 2018 By: Mike White The county’s Planning Department has signed a contract with LODGINGRevs to identify operators of illegal vacation rentals. Upon receipt of their list of operators, I am told enforcement action will be imminent. The search for a vendor to assist with compliance […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News April 29, 2018 By: Elle Cochran Loko i’a, or traditional Hawaiian fishponds, are an undeniable example of ancient Hawaiian innovation and an important symbol of Hawaiian culture. They remind us and the rest of the world of our ability to be true leaders who can sustain, create […]
For immediate release: June 7, 2018 Press Release by: Councilmember Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Maui County Council Sugimura to host monthly Talk Story with Yuki at Upcountry Farmers Market WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki outreach program on Saturday, June 9, at the Upcountry Farmers Market […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, April 8, 2018 By: Stacy Crivello In July, the County Council authorized an audit of the Maui County Department of Transportation. The intent of the audit was to provide the council and the administration with a tool to identify long-term strategic solutions to improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency […]
