COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News December 12, 2020 Mahalo Maui County As we wind down the final month of the 2019-2020 Council term, I take pride in reflecting on what our county has accomplished during my tenure. While assumed by many as a given, Maui County’s strong […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News November 28, 2020 As we reflect on Thanksgiving, the turkey, stuffing, gravy and, most important, fond memories with our loved ones, we have time to count our blessings and be grateful for the things we cherish most. Unfortunately, many people in our community are […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tamara Paltin Published in the Maui News November 14, 2020 Our county thrives when leadership on all levels strives to bridge community divide. For those seeking to get more involved, there are various opportunities to stay engaged in Maui County government. Civil participation is key in moving forward. As we approach […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News October 24, 2020 This council has taken seriously our responsibility to listen to, learn from and support all communities within Maui County. We are continuing to use this approach with the Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan, or WUDP, an inventory of […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Mike Molina Published in the Maui News October 10, 2020 In June, Mayor Victorino launched the program, “Kama’aina First,” encouraging businesses to provide discounts to residents for services, entertainment, products and restaurants via a one-stop website. Though it’s a well-intentioned gesture, the program has put the cart before the horse. I’m concerned this […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in the Maui News September 26, 2020 On behalf of the Maui County Council, I’m pleased to introduce “Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge” — a contest aimed at inspiring middle and high school students to highlight their bold and innovative solutions to build a sustainable and vibrant economy now […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News September 12, 2020 In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, we have all faced unforeseen changes and challenges but, with the Eviction Moratorium slated to end on Sept. 30, our community is on the verge of another unwelcome shift that may cause people […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Published in the Maui News August 29, 2020 As a tight-knit community, we have seen our fair share of challenging times, but we always pull together and find ways to support one another. It’s an unwritten reciprocal social agreement woven deep into the fabric of Hawaii’s culture to look […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Kelly Takaya King Published in the Maui News August 22, 2020 While the climate emergency is being ignored or even worsened by our current federal government, local governments across the nation are acting with appropriate urgency and increasing effectiveness. Last Monday, the Climate Action and Resilience Committee was honored to host […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News August 7, 2020 For the past several months, COVID-19 has challenged us, dominated our thoughts and unfairly changed life as we know it. This pandemic has triggered historic levels of unemployment, knocked our economy off its foundations and pushed countless households into survival mode. […]
