For Immediate Release: May 23, 2022 Press Release by: Kelly Takaya King, Former Councilmember Council begins discussion for South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee selection and application process KIHEI, Hawai’i—Discussion will begin on the selection and application process for the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee (“CPAC”) on Wednesday at the Planning and Land Use […]
Maui County 2023 Budget, a moral document to be proud of by Gabe Johnson For the fiscal year 2023 budget session, my focus was addressing our county’s biggest issues, the housing crisis and houselessness, diversifying our economy and caring for our kupuna. I’m proud to have worked with my council colleagues during the Budget, Finance […]
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2022 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Digital zoning map proposes to rezone properties consistent with their use and designation LĀHAINĀ, Hawai‘i—A proposed bill to adopt amendments to the Maui Digital Zoning Map for approximately 13 parcels that are currently […]
Budget balances fiscal resources with community needs By Tasha Kama As the Maui County Council is putting the final touches on its review of the mayor’s fiscal year 2023 budget, members have been busy weighing the county’s revenues and costs as well as the community’s needs for valuable services. Whether caring for our seniors, offering […]
Receiving community testimony in new hybrid model By Tamara Paltin My purpose in pursuing a role in government has always been to give a voice to local people and to collaborate toward solutions for a better quality of life for residents. I’m grateful my colleagues on the Maui County Council share this vision. Together, we’ve […]
INVITATION FOR BIDS to Furnish Labor and Materials for Interior Renovations at Kalana O Maui-Seventh Floor and Kalana Pakui Frist Floor in accordance with IFB 22-004OCS must be received electronically no later than 14:00 HST, on May 13, 2022 at county.council@mauicounty.us. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 28, 2022 at 10:00 HST at […]
Home Restoration Grant Program another tool to help long-term residents stay in their homes By Michael J. Molina We’ve all seen the news about housing prices reaching, once again, record levels in Maui County (“New year brings new high prices for Maui homes,” The Maui News, Feb. 18). But what’s less well known is that […]
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2022 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Molina urges federal government to temporarily waive Jones Act WAILUKU, Hawai‘i—Councilmember Michael J. Molina said today he has introduced a resolution urging the federal government to expeditiously and temporarily waive specific Jones Act requirements for oil imported to […]
Changes to agricultural practices needed for system to work By: Shane Sinenci When I introduced the charter amendment creating the new county Department of Agriculture, it was to address the need to rebuild Maui County’s agricultural system. A sustainable regional system will create job opportunities, provide food and economic security, promote better health for our […]
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2022 Press Release by: Kelly Takaya King, Former Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Community invited to virtual town hall on South Maui budget priorities Wednesday KIHEI, Hawai‘i—Councilmember Kelly Takaya King announced today she will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to discuss budget priorities for South […]
