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 […]
For immediate release: June 21, 2017 Press release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman, Chair Parks, Recreation, Energy, and Legal Affairs Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – On Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Council’s Parks, Recreation, Energy and Legal Affairs Committee will have its first meeting to discuss options to enhance the sustainability of the Waiehu golf course […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 18, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE The topic of county-issued purchasing cards, also known as pCards, is once again in the news. With what started as an unauthorized commercial kitchen in 2015 has evolved into a federal lawsuit that alleges improper pCard spending and other inappropriate and […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, June 11, 2017 By STACY CRIVELLO Even though health care is directly under the jurisdiction of the state in Hawaii, counties have proactively attempted to deal with the rising cost of health care. The Hawaii State Association of Counties, consisting of state’s four counties, has been part […]
In early May, the Maui County Council adopted Resolution 17-78, which authorizes a management and performance audit of the Department of Fire and Public Safety. Resolution 17-78, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO CONTRACT FOR A PERFORMANCE AND FISCAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: A Performance and Fiscal Audit […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, June 4, 2017 By YUKI LEI SUGIMURA The County Council’s Policy, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee, which I chair, will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. FSMA was signed into law on Jan. 4, […]
For immediate release: May 30, 2017 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Council approves fiscally responsible budget totaling $705.2 million WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council approved, by a vote of 8-0, a $705.2 million fiscal year 2018 budget, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced today. The approval […]
