COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tamara Paltin Published in the Maui News November 14, 2020 Our county thrives when leadership on all levels strives to bridge community divide. For those seeking to get more involved, there are various opportunities to stay engaged in Maui County government. Civil participation is key in moving forward. As we approach […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News October 24, 2020 This council has taken seriously our responsibility to listen to, learn from and support all communities within Maui County. We are continuing to use this approach with the Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan, or WUDP, an inventory of […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Mike Molina Published in the Maui News October 10, 2020 In June, Mayor Victorino launched the program, “Kama’aina First,” encouraging businesses to provide discounts to residents for services, entertainment, products and restaurants via a one-stop website. Though it’s a well-intentioned gesture, the program has put the cart before the horse. I’m concerned this […]
For immediate release: October 9, 2020 Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Maui County Council Committee to Hear Lāna‘i Planning Items WAILUKU, Hawai‘i—The Planning and Sustainability Land Use Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m. via the BlueJeans online platform to discuss planning legislation specific to Lāna‘i. The committee will […]
For Immediate Release: October 1, 2020 Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council Objective overview of proposed charter amendments available online and in Saturday’s newspaper WAILUKU, Hawai‘i–-Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that an objective overview of the seven proposed amendments to the Maui County Charter will be published in […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in the Maui News September 26, 2020 On behalf of the Maui County Council, I’m pleased to introduce “Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge” — a contest aimed at inspiring middle and high school students to highlight their bold and innovative solutions to build a sustainable and vibrant economy now […]
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2020 Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council Public meeting Thursday on expediting the community plan process WAILUKU, Hawai‘i – An online public meeting on expediting the community plan process has been scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Chair Alice L. Lee announced today. Lee said […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in the Maui News September 12, 2020 In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, we have all faced unforeseen changes and challenges but, with the Eviction Moratorium slated to end on Sept. 30, our community is on the verge of another unwelcome shift that may cause people […]
For Immediate Release: September 9, 2020 Press Release by: Councilmember Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez, Chair Economic Development and Budget Committee Economic Development and Budget Committee solicits questions from the public Wailuku, Hawaii—The Economic Development and Budget Committee invites the public to submit their questions via written or oral testimony for its meeting tomorrow at 4:30 […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Published in the Maui News August 29, 2020 As a tight-knit community, we have seen our fair share of challenging times, but we always pull together and find ways to support one another. It’s an unwritten reciprocal social agreement woven deep into the fabric of Hawaii’s culture to look […]
