For immediate release: November 9, 2017 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran, Chair Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee will receive presentations from two toxicologists about the effects of oxybenzone and octinoxate on Maui’s coral reefs and marine life at its Nov. 13 meeting, […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, November 5, 2017 By: Mike White Maui County is one step closer to appointing a new director of finance. The County Council’s Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee unanimously recommended approval of Mark Walker’s nomination to the position this past week. After nearly seven years on the […]
For immediate release: November 3, 2017 Press Release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran Maui County Council Cochran proposes affordable housing legislation WAILUKU, Hawaii – A bill has been introduced to the Maui County Council to require housing be kept affordable for an extended period through deed restrictions, Councilmember Elle Cochran announced today. The bill would amend […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 29, 2017 By: Yuki Lei Sugimura On Oct. 16, the County Council’s Policy, Economic Development, and Agriculture Committee recommended approval of the Hawaii State Association of Counties legislative package that will be introduced to the state Legislature in January. Every year, HSAC, which represents the collective […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 22, 2017 By: Mike White This past week, the County Council’s Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee continued discussions on professional qualifications for future department directors. As the level of responsibility and complexity continues to grow in the operations of departments, the council passed a charter […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 15, 2017 By: Don S. Guzman Maui County residents are fortunate to enjoy the use of public recreational facilities such as pools, tennis courts and ball fields at relatively no cost. It has been the position of county government to recognize these facilities as a critical […]
For immediate release: October 13, 2017 Press Release by: Councilmember Yuki Lei K. Sugimura WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki outreach program on Saturday, October 14 at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Councilmember Sugimura invites the public to come and voice […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 8, 2017 By: Mike White This past week, the County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval of an amended agreement with the State of Hawaii to continue county lifeguard services at Makena State Park through Sept. 30. Makena and other state beaches come under the […]
For immediate release: October 4, 2017 Press release by: Councilmember Don Guzman WAILUKU, Hawaii – Two legislative proposals will be introduced at the upcoming County Council meeting on Oct. 6 to address concerns presented during discussions on a proposed moratorium on sand mining, Councilmember Don Guzman announced today. “The proposals offer solutions to key issues […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 1, 2017 By: Mike White This past Tuesday, the County Council’s Planning Committee continued its review of the Molokai Community Plan. The special meeting on Molokai allowed the committee to hear directly from residents on an updated blueprint for their island’s future. Molokai’s community plan was […]
