For Immediate Release: February 17, 2021 Press Release by: Councilmember Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez Vice-Chair, Maui County Council Council to hear resolution urging governor to establish protocols to resume sports and recreational activities KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaiʻi—Council Vice-Chair Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez announced today she has introduced a resolution for Friday’s council meeting to urge Governor David Y. Ige […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Keani Rawlins Fernandez Published in the Maui News February 13, 2021 Diversifying our revenue streams, investing in ourselves and building a better system Getting through 2020 took a united effort, and I am continually impressed by our community’s resilience and ability to support one another, especially in our more isolated […]
For immediate release: February 12, 2021 Press Release by: Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee Maui News building proposed for purchase for county office expansion WAILUKU, Hawaii—Maui County’s possible acquisition of 6.3 acres at 100 Mahalani St., also known as the Maui News building, will be discussed in an online special […]
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2021 Press Release by: Councilmember Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez Vice-Chair, Maui County Council https://mauicounty.us/rawlins-fernandez/ 808.270.7838 Citing economic and social benefits, Maui County Council urges legislature to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaiʻi—Hawaiʻi would join 15 other states, the District of Columbia and Guam in legalizing, regulating and taxing cannabis […]
For immediate release: February 5, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee Applications sought for new Commission on Healing Solutions for Homelessness WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee is seeking applications by Feb. 19 at noon for the new Commission on Healing Solutions for Homelessness, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in the Maui News January 30, 2021 Moving into 2021 with a renewed commitment to Maui County “When day comes, we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light, if only we’re brave […]
For immediate release: January 27, 2021 Press Release By: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee Maui County Council Community invited to Saturday’s virtual town hall on the West Maui Community Plan update LAHAINA, Hawaii—Councilmember Tamara Paltin today announced a second virtual town hall on Saturday at 10 a.m. to discuss the West […]
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2021 Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council Council asks state legislators to permanently allow virtual meetings WAILUKU, Hawaii – Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that five proposals have been introduced as part of the 2021 Maui County Council Legislative Package for consideration by […]
For immediate release: January 22, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee Nominee for prosecuting attorney to be vetted Tuesday WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to vet the nomination of Andrew H. Martin for prosecuting attorney, Chair Mike Molina […]
WAILUKU, Hawai‘i—The Maui County Council announced the student winners of the ‘Imi Pono Challenge at today’s council meeting. The ‘Imi Pono Challenge for middle school and high school students was initiated by the Council to harness bold and innovative ideas for bolstering Maui County’s economy. Out of 175 entries from students across the county, 40 […]
