NACo unveiled a big-data tool designed to provide counties easy access to records to help them make informed policy decisions. The County Intelligence Connection 2.0 features U.S. counties – all 3,069 of them – in an interactive online map where data sets are available for download. The map indicates Maui County received $1.6 million […]
For immediate release: August 1, 2014 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama Maui County Council President, National Association of Counties Federal transportation bill receives immediate fix; Hokama urges long-term action WASHINGTON – On July 31, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, implementing a short-term fix that prevents […]
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2014 Press Release by: Gladys C. Baisa, Chair Maui County Council Hokama installed as NACo president, highlights transportation and infrastructure NEW ORLEANS – Maui County Councilmember Riki Hokama was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties, an organization representing 3,069 counties across the United States, at its […]
For Immediate Release: July 13, 2014 PHOTO RELEASE by: Council Chair Gladys Baisa, Maui County Council NEW ORLEANS – National Association of Counties President Linda Langston today presented Council Chair Gladys Baisa and Deputy County Clerk Josiah Nishita with a 2014 Best in Category Award for Civic Education and Public Information at NACo’s Achievement Awards […]
Published in The Maui News July 6, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News County Council members are headed to New Orleans this week to confer with county officials and policy experts from across the country and celebrate the installation of our colleague Riki Hokama as president of the National Association of Counties. […]
For Immediate Release: June 14, 2014 Press Release by: Gladys C. Baisa, Chair Maui County Council Maui County wins national award for civic engagement WAILUKU, Hawaii – The National Association of Counties has recognized the County of Maui with a 2014 Achievement Award in the category of civic education and public information, Council Chair Gladys […]
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2014 Press Release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Prescription medication discount card free for residents WAILUKU, Hawaii – A free discount card for prescription drugs is available for Maui County residents, Councilmember Michael P. Victorino announced today. Through a partnership with the National Association of Counties, Maui County is a […]
Published in The Maui News April 13, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News It’s an apt time to reflect on the current “Resilient Counties” initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo), and to assess what is being done locally to enhance our community’s resiliency. Resilience is the ability to thrive amid […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release: Sept. 26, 2013 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran Maui County Council Councilmember Cochran confirmed to National Association of Counties steering committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran joined the nation’s leadership ranks once more with her nomination to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee of the National Association […]
