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 […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Gabe Johnson Published in the Maui News May 8, 2021 Further tax reform needed to fight affordable housing crisis As the Maui County Council’s budget session comes to a close — with first reading of the fiscal year budget 2022 set for May 21 — I am grateful to our […]
May 6, 2021: The Office of Council Services has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking to provide a community engagement and communications professional or firm to meaningfully involve Maui County’s diverse communities in a once-in-a-decade opportunity to shape the future of local government through the review of changes to the County’s Charter, its founding […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Published in the Maui News April 24, 2021 County supplement could help homebuyers with down payments For many Maui County residents, the dream of owning a home feels out of reach. Even for those fortunate enough to realize this dream, soaring real estate prices in a […]
For immediate release: April 21, 2021 Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council Public urged to sign up to receive committee agendas by email WAILUKU, Hawai`i—Council Chair Alice L. Lee is urging members of the public to take advantage of a useful, online feature by signing up to receive committee meeting […]
