COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News July 3, 2021 Rental and utility financial assistance available to those in need As we begin to move out of the health crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see the many ways the virus has taken a toll on our community, […]
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2021 Press Release by: Councilmember Kelly Takaya King Maui County Council Council passes moratorium on building permits for visitor accommodations in South and West Maui KIHEI, Hawaiʻi—The Maui County Council continued to prioritize environmental sustainability and residents’ quality of life by passing Bill 60 by a 6-2 […]
For immediate release: June 29, 2021 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee LAHAINA, Hawai‘i—A bill to lower the cap on short-term rental home permits on Maui from 328 to 259 and to establish a cap of 19 on Lana‘i will be considered by the Planning and Sustainable Land Use […]
For immediate release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Infrastructure and Transportation Committee Hana highway traffic management and South Maui wastewater solutions scheduled for discussion at Council IT Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Infrastructure and Transportation Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to receive presentations on nature-based wastewater solutions for South Maui and challenges […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Published in the Maui News June 19, 2021 Transient accommodations moratorium prioritizes management of tourism The under-regulated growth of transient accommodations has caused an excessive increase in tourism, which negatively impacts the environment, overwhelms county infrastructure and diminishes residents’ quality of life. Residents’ concerns are valid and timely […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii—Council Chair Alice L. Lee today announced a new survey to gather feedback from residents and businesses on broadband connectivity issues. The survey was developed by the Broadband Hui, a statewide consortium of business, organizations, educational institutions and government agencies working toward digital equity. “Digital communication tools have never been more crucial to the […]
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2021 Press Release by: Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci, Chair MauiCounty.us/Sinenci media@mauicounty.us Sinenci seeks input on priorities for new Department of Agriculture Hana, Hawai‘i — Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that public comments are being sought on budgetary and policy priorities for the new Maui County Department of Agriculture, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in the Maui News June 5, 2021 Maui County has increased civic engagement through online meetings The National Association of Counties will honor Maui County with an achievement award for “enhancing civic engagement through online legislative meetings” — in the category of Civic Education and Public Information — […]
June 2, 2021: The Office of Council Services has issued an Invitation for Bids, IFB 21-007OCS, for three HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen 10 servers. Click here for more information and minimum requirements. June 11, 2021: This addendum is hereby made a part of IFB 21-007OCS and it shall amend said document by the Office of […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Kelly Takaya King Published in the Maui News May 22, 2021 Visitor accommodations moratorium offers chance to rethink tourism In recent years, consensus has grown that Maui County’s visitor industry has been in a state of imbalance. The COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily stemmed the influx of tourists, provided a glimpse […]
