WAILUKU, Hawaii—Chair Alice L. Lee said today she and her Maui County Council colleagues are focused on maintaining the safety and health of the general public and county employees while continuing to do legislative work. “The public’s well-being is always our top priority,” Lee said. “Along with staff, all councilmembers are monitoring developments with the […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii—In light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Council Chair Alice L. Lee said today she encourages the public to provide testimony and view meetings of the council and the council’s committees online. Information on submitting public testimony by email can be found on all council and committee meeting agendas. She said public testimony submitted by email, […]
The Office of Council Services is committed to helping the Council satisfy the State Constitution’s directive on the use of plain language in governmental writing, including bills and resolutions. Not only is plain language mandated, it promotes precision and clarity in legislation, enhancing the Council’s effectiveness. Writing experts agree that plain language is powerful. OCS […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News February 22, 2020 In the general election on Nov. 3, voters will be able choose whether to revise the county’s constitution – the Maui County Charter. The charter establishes the organizational structure of the county’s legislative and executive branches, how the county is governed, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tamara Paltin Published in the Maui News February 8, 2020 Last month, the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee and Economic Development and Budget Committee traveled to Molokaʻi to engage the Molokaʻi community in important decisions that directly affect Molokaʻi. Discussion included short-term rental home permits, drainage infrastructure and the […]
The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is in the process of updating Maui County’s 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan. There are several ways for the public to engage in the update process, including by taking a voluntary County of Maui Public Mitigation Planning Survey by clicking here. There are also three public meetings this week where […]
wailuku, Hawaii – Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today her recommendations to be the new clerk and deputy county clerk for Maui County. Lee said Kathy Kaohu, who is currently an executive aide for Councilmember Tamara Paltin, will be considered at the full Maui County Council meeting on Friday, Feb. 7 to become the […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News January 25, 2020 Aloha, Maui County, and Happy New Year! It is with great excitement that we begin a new decade with perfect “2020 vision.” By adopting sustainable environmental practices and policies, we have a unique opportunity to benefit Maui County and, […]
wailuku, Hawaii – Councilmember Kelly Takaya King announced today that, thanks to a new ordinance, South Maui Gardens in Kihei will finally be able to sell its plants and flowers onsite. Bill 81 (2019) passed final reading without opposition at the Jan. 10 council meeting, taking effect as Ordinance 5031 the same day to change […]
