CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, March 4, 2018 By: Mike White Important measures pending at the state Legislature have the potential to adversely impact the operations of counties. Earlier this week, the Senate Committee on Judiciary passed Senate Bill 2922, which proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a surcharge on residential investment […]
In February, the Maui County Council adopted Resolution 18-13, which authorizes a performance audit of the Department of Liquor Control. Resolution 18-13, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO CONTRACT FOR A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Performance Audit of the Department of Liquor Control March 1, 2018 : RFP-18-003OCS March […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, February 25, 2018 By: Mike White At the last Maui County Council meeting, a unanimous vote was taken to begin a performance audit of the Maui County Department of Liquor Control. Following recent news coverage and abrupt changes in liquor rules, Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura requested […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, February 18, 2018 By: Mike White The Maui County Council had a full committee schedule this past week and acted on many important matters. Over 40 nominations to county boards and commissions were considered by the Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee. This includes members of the […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, February 11, 2018 By: Mike White Although this past week has been relatively quiet for the Maui County Council, I have been closely monitoring many bills being scheduled for consideration at the state Legislature with potential impact on the counties. Two important bills are Senate Bills 2963 […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, February 4, 2018 By: Mike White The County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of a bill to fund the removal of eucalyptus trees on the county-owned right of way on Piiholo Road in Upcountry this past week. The committee reviewed two options from the Department […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, January 28, 2018 By: Mike White In late December, the state Department of Health released a report to the Legislature identifying 14 priority areas throughout the state where cesspool upgrades are critically needed to protect public health and the environment. The report was done in compliance with […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, January 14, 2018 By: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura On Jan. 4, the Maui County Council’s Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee unanimously recommended approval of a bill that would prohibit smoking in vehicles when minors under the age of 18 are present. The initiative started when the […]
For immediate release: January 10, 2018 Press Release by: Councilmember Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Maui County Council Sugimura to host monthly Talk Story with Yuki at Upcountry Farmers Market WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki outreach program on Saturday, January 13, at the Upcountry Farmers Market […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, January 7, 2018 By: Mike White Hau’oli makahiki hou! The new year is in full swing at the Maui County Council. Actions are underway to continue tackling one of the most pressing issues facing our community — affordable housing. Statistics from the state Department of Business, Economic […]
