Councilmember requesting local participation in government, boards and commissions By Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins The County of Maui is seeking applicants for more than 700 vacant jobs and 30 vacant seats on boards and commissions. These positions provide great opportunities for Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokai residents who want to improve our quality of life by providing public […]
Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee to evaluate community recommendations on 2024 budget priorities By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura After a series of budget meetings held from March 30 to April 14 in nine residency areas around the County, the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee heard the community’s priorities and recommendations and is now […]
E alu like mai kākou: Let’s work together! By Shane M. Sinenci Mayor Bissen presented his fiscal year 2024 proposed budget to the Maui County Council on March 24, and we are now tasked with revising and approving it. Public input is an integral part of our review process, and I appreciate the people who […]
Efficiency Solutions and Circular Systems Committee to advance systems of EQUITY By Keani Rawlins-Fernandez At the start of this term, the council established the Efficiency Solutions and Circular Systems Committee, a new committee that I’ll be leading to evaluate and improve overarching systems and effectively tackle the underlying problems that have plagued our County for […]
By Tamara Paltin As chair of the new Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee, I look forward to using my experience and interests as a former Ocean Safety Officer to collaborate on disaster preparation and mitigation with the Department of Fire and Public Safety, the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Police and […]
Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee to address key issues By Gabe Johnson As a former farmer and someone who worked many years in conservation, I am excited to be the new chair of the Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee. I will work just as hard as I did when I was […]
Council finally ready to get to legislative work By Alice L. Lee It may have taken us a little longer than normal, but the Maui County Council for the 2023-25 term is ready to get to work on the people’s business. After a nearly 18-hour meeting on Jan. 27 (and Jan. 28), followed by a […]
By Keani Rawlins-Fernandez I ka ‘ōlelo ke ola, i ka ‘ōlelo ka make. In the word is life, in the word is death. This traditional Hawaiian proverb speaks volumes about the importance of language and how it informs our worldview. Language contains the power to manifest or change a condition. Our Budget, Finance and Economic […]
Strengthening multi-level collaboration to address the climate crisis By Councilmember Kelly Takaya King Last month, I was honored to serve as a delegate to the annual United Nations Climate Conference, also known as the Conference of Parties (COP). This year marked the 27th COP held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where I attended on behalf of […]
Maui County Council urges more civic engagement By Alice L. Lee I want to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who participated in the 2022 general election on Nov. 8, from candidates and their campaign supporters to the tireless and conscientious election workers and volunteers and, most important, to those who took the time to […]
