Published in The Maui News, November 29, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News During the economic downturn, the state took the counties’ share of the transient accommodations tax, also known as hotel tax or TAT, to balance the state budget. But when the economy improved and the state’s revenues rebounded, they did not […]
For immediate release: November 27, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa Chair, Water Resources Committee Maui County Council Committee to discuss repeal of “show me the water” policy WAILUKU, Hawaii – A bill that would repeal the county’s water availability policy, also known as the “show me the water” policy, will be considered […]
For immediate release: Nov. 25, 2015 Press release by: Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Michael P. Victorino Maui County Council Victorino calls for competitive interisland airfares WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui County Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Michael P. Victorino has introduced a resolution urging competition and lower fares for interisland air travel, he announced today. “Being […]
Published in The Maui News November 22, 2015 By ELLE COCHRAN, for The Maui News Maui County’s coral reef ecosystem is in critical condition and needs to be protected and restored. Last Monday, with the assistance of the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and other ocean advocates in the community, I convened a panel discussion […]
For immediate release: November 19, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Don Couch Chair, Planning Committee Maui County Council Latest revisions to Lanai Community Plan available online WAILUKU, Hawaii – Proposed revisions to the Lanai Community Plan Update are now available online, Planning Committee Chair Don Couch announced today. The latest plan and other related documents […]
Published in The Maui News, November 8, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Innovative reforms in county government are on the way, thanks to legislation being considered by the Maui County Council this month. The council is committed to designing roadways for all modes of transportation – taking into account pedestrians, bicyclists, persons […]
Published in The Maui News, November 1, 2015 By MIKE VICTORINO, for The Maui News Should the County of Maui consider the county manager form of governance? It’s a big question. The basic concept is to unify all governing authority in the County Council, with an appointed county manager supplanting the mayor as the day-to-day […]
For immediate release: Oct. 28, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino, Chair Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Advisory body sought to review county manager form of governance WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider a resolution establishing an advisory body to review the county manager form of governance on […]
For immediate release: Oct. 27, 2015 Press release by: Council Chair Mike White Maui County Council Special meeting scheduled Thursday to address governor’s emergency proclamation on homelessness WAILUKU, Hawaii – A special Maui County Council meeting to address Gov. David Ige’s emergency proclamation on homelessness is scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m., Council […]
