For Immediate Release: March 7, 2014 Press Release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman, Chair Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee Councilmember Guzman proposes streamlining agricultural regulations WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Don S. Guzman has introduced a resolution urging the administration to adopt a unified definition of “agriculture” and a single process to verify a […]
Councilmember Michael P. Victorino is expected to chair the Maui County Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11, while Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa recovers from a fracture sustained in a fall Wednesday night, Baisa’s office announced today. Victorino was appointed as the Council’s Presiding Officer Pro Tempore on June 6, 2013. He chaired the Feb. […]
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 […]
Feb. 21 Council meeting at 9 a.m. AGENDA: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18787 Several bills to approve budget amendments will be heard on first reading: 1. Adding $200,000 to fund the Mokuhinia Ecosystem Restoration Project in Lahaina. 2. Adding $300,000 for a rescue boat and trailer for the Kahului Fire Station. 3. Adding $86,400 for the “Circuit Breaker” tax […]
The County Council celebrated Chinese New Year with a Lion Dance at the Friday, February 7, 2014, Council meeting. Members and staff fed the lion for good luck and enjoyed Master Ben Seng Au and the Shaolin Arts Academy. “Kung Hee Fat Choy! Whitney and I wish everyone a great Year of the Horse, filled […]
On Friday, January 24, 2014, Councilmember White delivered opening remarks at the Council Meeting. He also encouraged the public to review the House and Senate yearbooks that were presented during Opening Day of the Legislature. The Senate book has a rich history of each legislative session since statehood and House shows photos of each representative. […]
On Friday, January 10, 2014, Councilmember White introduced a resolution congratulating both the girls and boys Seabury Hall Cross Country Teams for winning the Honolulu Marathon Cross Country State Championships 2013 Division II titles. He is also introduced a resolution congratulating Dakota Grossman for winning her fourth cross country state championship and eighth individual state […]
Published in The Maui News Dec. 29, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL, for The Maui News As we reach the midway point of the 2013-2015 term, now is an appropriate time to review the County Council’s activities over the last year and preview some of what’s ahead. On Dec. 20, the council unanimously authorized the purchase […]
Published in The Maui News Dec. 22, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL, for The Maui News Like many others during this holiday season, the Maui County Council’s ohana is reflecting on the past while also looking ahead to the promise of the new year. As a body that’s always in session, the council is still at […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council today passed Bill 95 (2013) to extend to Jan. 31 the application deadline for the “circuit breaker” tax relief program, Councilmember Mike White announced. “I encourage all candidates for the circuit breaker tax credit to apply for the exemption,” Councilmember White said at today’s Council meeting. “Even if […]
