Published in The Maui News, March 29, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News The County Council’s annual budget session is set to run from Tuesday until early May. Under the leadership of Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama, council members will review operational funding for agencies, grants, capital improvement projects, real property […]
Published in The Maui News, Letters to the Editor, March 26, 2015 By Elle Cochran In response to constituent requests, I have introduced a bill to allow decals and stickers on side mirrors and rear windows of vehicles as long as they don’t obstruct the driver’s clear view of the road. As noted in a […]
Published in The Maui News, March 22, 2015 By DON GUZMAN, for The Maui News Maui County is fast becoming a paradise for users of electric vehicles, or EVs. With more than 600 EVs, the island of Maui has the highest concentration in the nation. More EV charging stations are being installed all the time. […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui County Councilmembers will honor the life of the late State Rep. Diana “Mele” Carroll in a ceremonial resolution extending condolences to her family at tomorrow’s council meeting in the Council Chamber. March 20 Council meeting AGENDA Councilmembers remember Mele’s thoughtfulness and strong spirit. “I am saddened to hear of the passing […]
For immediate release: March 17, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Robert Carroll, Chair Land Use Committee Public input sought for Downtown Kihei, West Maui hospital and Molokai High School land use entitlements WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee will consider land use entitlements this week for a proposed Downtown Kihei project, […]
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2015 Press Release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Schedule announced for council budget meetings WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Budget and Finance Committee will hold evening meetings throughout Maui County next month to receive community input on the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced today. The […]
Published in The Maui News, March 15, 2015 By MIKE VICTORINO, for The Maui News The County Council Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, which I chair, will consider a resolution at 9 a.m. Monday to endorse compensating ocean safety officers for water-rescue operations. Since 2002, county lifeguards have been part of the 911 system, responding […]
For immediate release: March 11, 2015 Press release by: Don S. Guzman, Chair Committee of the Whole Friday GMO case update canceled, federal judge delays hearing WAILUKU, Hawaii – The GMO litigation update set for Friday, March 13 in the Council Chamber is canceled, Committee of the Whole Chair Don S. Guzman announced today. Guzman […]
UPDATE as of 3/11/15: March 13 Committee of the Whole meeting is canceled. See press release: Friday GMO case update canceled, federal judge delays hearing For immediate release: March 10, 2015 Press release by: Council Vice-Chair Don S. Guzman, Chair Committee of the Whole Committee to receive an update on GMO litigation WAILUKU, Hawaii – […]
Published in The Maui News, March 8, 2015 By ROBERT CARROLL for The Maui News The County Council Land Use Committee, which I chair, will consider zoning approvals for three consecutive days in March for the proposed Downtown Kihei project, West Maui hospital and Molokai High School science facility. Urban planners and South Maui community […]
