COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Kelly Takaya King Published in the Maui News March 28, 2020 As our county faces an unprecedented and constantly evolving challenge in the coronavirus pandemic, the current situation calls upon all of us to remain vigilant, responsible and flexible to changing demands. While many of us in Maui County have for […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Maui County Council’s Economic Development and Budget Committee will be taking a new approach this budget session in light of COVID-19, announced Council Vice Chair Keani N.W. Rawlins-Fernandez, who chairs the committee. “I worked closely and expeditiously with Council Chair Alice Lee to take necessary proactive steps to protect public health while promoting […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii – Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced reduced hours for public services provided by the County Clerk’s Office as a precautionary measure to fight the spread of COVID-19. Starting March 24, 2020, the Office of the County Clerk will provide in-person election-related services to the public by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News March 14, 2020 On Tuesday, the Healthy Families and Communities Committee held its second meeting to address the issue of feral animal management in Maui County. Feral animals—including cats, chickens, pigs and deer—raise serious concerns for many residents and pose substantial risks for native […]
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 […]
