Dianne Shimizu of the Office of Council Services is ready for the next chapter after 39 years of public service. The Maui County Council on Dec. 30 will lose decades of institutional knowledge when Dianne Shimizu, Supervising Legislative Analyst in the Office of Council Services, retires. “I plan to catch up on things I’ve neglected […]
WAILEA, Hawaii – More than 150 county leaders from across the nation convened at the Grand Wailea Hotel Resort & Spa on Dec. 3-6 for the National Association of Counties’ Symposium on America’s County Transportation & Infrastructure. America’s counties invest more than $100 billion each year in the nation’s transportation infrastructure, maintaining and building […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii – The council today passed Bill 85 (2014), relating to the declaration of water shortages, by a 7-1 vote, following seven Water Resources Committee meetings over almost the entire council term, Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa announced. According to the committee report issued by Councilmember Michael P. Victorino, the bill’s purpose is “to […]
Free workshops on Maui to help citizens learn about the state’s legislative process entitled “We the Powerful!” will be hosted by the Hawaii State Public Access Room from Monday through Thursday next week. The workshops are open to the public, and no registration or prior experience is required. Topics include understanding the legislative process, delivering […]
Published in The Maui News, Nov. 30, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News After seven meetings over almost the entire County Council term, the Water Resources Committee, chaired by Council Member Mike Victorino, on Nov. 19 passed a bill to provide water conservation guidelines and special controls during a water shortage. The […]
Published in The Maui News, Nov. 23, 2014 By ELLE COCHRAN, for The Maui News On July 28, the County Council’s Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee, which I chair, initially discussed a bill that would generally prohibit the use and sale of single-use polystyrene disposable food containers in Maui County. Strong opinions from opposing sides […]
The Water Resources Committee yesterday received an update from the water director on the status of the Waikamoi flume renovation project. Director of Water Supply Dave Taylor said the $11.2 million, all-aluminum flume, is 90 percent complete. “The flume should last for many decades,” Taylor said. The renovated flume is located within Waikamoi Forest Reserve […]
Published in The Maui News, Nov. 16, 2014 By STACY CRIVELLO, for The Maui News On Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the County Council’s Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee, which I chair, will continue its deliberations on amendments to the residential workforce housing policy. Review the agenda. In eight previous meetings, the committee received testimony […]
KAHULUI, Hawaii – Council Chair Gladys Baisa on Monday night urged state legislators to pass a measure that will find long-term solutions to address the financial condition of Maui County’s state hospital facilities. More than 100 people attended an informational hearing by the State House Committee on Health at the Maui Waena Intermediate School to […]
Published in The Maui News, Nov. 9, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News I’ve asked the County Council to look into current zoning-enforcement practices because illegal vacation rentals appear to be on the rise. In recent years, the council has worked hard in close consultation with the community to create several categories […]
