Published in The Maui News, April 10, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Molokai and Lanai issues are often at the forefront of Maui County Council members’ work. The council recognizes each island has unique issues and it’s particularly difficult for Lanai and Molokai residents to attend meetings at the Council Chambers in […]
Viewpoint By ELLE COCHRAN, for The Maui News I shared a great big sigh of relief with all of West Maui and especially with the residents of Pu’ukoli’i Road when I received word from the administration that Pu’ukoli’i’s resurfacing would finally commence, after all of these years. I commend the Department of Public Works for […]
Published in The Maui News, March 27, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News On March 18, the council passed several measures to promote recreational opportunities for Maui County residents. By Resolution 16-40, the council granted a lease, for a nominal fee of $1 per year, to allow for the continuation of community horseback-riding […]
For immediate release: March 24, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Fiscal year 2017 budget received, council review begins WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Budget and Finance Committee received the mayor’s proposed fiscal year 2017 budget today and will hold evening meetings throughout Maui County in April to receive community […]
Published in The Maui News, March 20, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Streaming videos of Maui County Council meetings and committee meetings conducted in the Council Chambers are now available on the council’s website: mauicounty.us. The Maui County General Plan instructs county officials to “promote civic engagement,” “promote and ensure public participation […]
For immediate release: March 20, 2016 Press Release by: Council Chair Mike White Maui County Council Files, videos of Maui County Council meetings now online WAILUKU, Hawaii – Streaming video and legislative files of Maui County Council meetings conducted in the Council Chamber will now be made available on the council’s website at MauiCounty.us, Council […]
For immediate release: March 15, 2016 Press release by: Elle Cochran, Chair Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee Committee considers pesticide-free approach to weed control WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee will receive presentations on alternative, pesticide-free weed and pest control solutions on Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Committee […]
For immediate release: March 11, 2016 Press release by: Council Chair Mike White Maui County Council Saturday’s Lanai Community Plan hearing now expected to start at 12:30 p.m. WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s public hearing on the Lanai Community Plan scheduled at the Lanai Senior Center tomorrow is now expected to start at […]
For immediate release: March 9, 2016 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Maui County Council Administration’s estimate of waste-to-energy net cost off by $35 million WAILUKU, Hawaii – An audit of the county’s Solid Waste Division reveals the county’s 20-year waste-to-energy contract is projected to cost $1.7 million per year more […]
