CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, August 6, 2017 By: Stacy Crivello In late June, county and state departments, local nonprofits, developers and many other community stakeholders gathered for the 2017 Maui County Affordable Housing Summit. It was an important meeting of the minds, but it also underscored the importance of moving forward […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 31, 2017 By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Agriculture throughout Maui County is at a critical juncture. It was only a little over six months ago when Hawaii’s last remaining sugar plantation closed its doors. At the time, there was uncertainty of the next chapter for local agriculture […]
Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran, Chair Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee CANCELLED: Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee July 31 meeting WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee has cancelled its meeting, scheduled for today, Monday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m., due to lack of quorum, announced Committee Chair Elle […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 23, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE Newly released data indicate that Maui County’s median home price has breached the $700,000 mark. This underscores, now more than ever, the need for additional affordable housing for residents. The County Council continually seeks both effective and sustainable solutions, but they […]
Press release by: Councilmember Robert Carroll, Chair Land Use Committee Land Use Committee July 18 site inspection cancelled WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee has cancelled its site inspection, scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m., due to lack of quorum, announced Committee Chair Robert Carroll today. The regular meeting […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 16, 2017 By MIKE WHITE The state Legislature has scheduled a special session to discuss the controversial topic of funding Honolulu’s rail project. Planned for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, the session could have serious consequences for Neighbor Island counties. The legislative session ended in May […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 9, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE This August will mark 112 years since the founding and the passage of the first County of Maui ordinance. At that time, the formation of county government was considered a milestone after multiple failed attempts. The territorial Legislature passed the County […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, July 2, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE As hurricane season is upon us, we are reminded that emergency preparedness in Maui County means being ready for any type of natural disaster at all times. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a “near-to, above-normal hurricane season” in the […]
For immediate release: June 26, 2017 Press release by: County Clerk Danny Mateo Office of the County Clerk County clerk seeking public’s help with historical artifacts and materials WAILUKU, Hawaii – The county clerk is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering artifacts and materials that tell the history of the County of Maui government. Materials […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 25, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE Time and time again, the public sees news headlines about the county’s Department of Public Works’ Highways Division. An investigation was launched following allegations of improprieties in May 2015 relating to the infamous commercial kitchen at the Wailuku baseyard, and is […]
