Preserving Lahaina’s historic character By Tamara Paltin In anticipation of the rebuilding process in Lahaina, we must preserve and restore historic and cultural structures and sites that were damaged in the Aug. 8 fires. As we chart a path forward, we must recognize why Lahaina is historic and what we can do to preserve the […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider bill on design agreement for the ʻĪao Stream Flood Control Project next Friday WAILUKU, Hawaii (Feb. 9, 2024)—Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that the Maui County Council will consider a bill Feb. 16 to approve an intergovernmental […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us General excise tax surcharge in effect for Maui County WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Feb. 7, 2024)—The state legislature authorized Maui County to implement a 0.5% general excise tax surcharge that took effect Jan. 1, Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today. Lee said […]
Press release by: Thomas Cook, Chair Water and Infrastructure Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to consider emergency permitting bill to expedite rebuilding of homes and businesses in Lahaina and Upcountry WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Feb. 4, 2024)—The Water and Infrastructure Committee will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. to discuss a bill to support the recovery of Lahaina and Upcountry […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Cook applauds donation to support ʻOhana Hope Village, providing shelter for displaced residents KAHULUI, Hawaii (Feb. 2, 2024)—Family Life Center received a $50,000 donation Sunday at King’s Cathedral and Chapels alongside Maui County Councilmember Thomas Cook, Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council meetings set for Feb. 16 and 28 on Microsoft Teams videoconferencing platform WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Feb. 1, 2024)—The Maui County Council will reschedule its meetings this month to accommodate the National Association of Counties’ Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10-13, […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill on $100,000 grants for ʻohana units WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Jan. 30, 2024)—Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that the council passed a bill on second and final reading Friday to support the ʻOhana Assistance Program, which […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Gabe Johnson, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us State legislature introduces council’s proposal for paid family leave WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Jan. 23, 2024)—Councilmember Gabe Johnson today announced the introduction of state legislation, endorsed by the Maui County Council and Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties, to mandate access to paid family leave […]
Collaboration and civic engagement – Ringing in the New Year By Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins On behalf of the Maui County Council, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year filled with hope, prosperity, and resiliency. Maui County faced many challenges in 2023, but we persevered together. In 2024, my goal is to address various community […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to receive testimony on ceremonial resolutions before hearing testimony on remaining agenda items Friday WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Jan. 10, 2024)—The Maui County Council will meet Friday at 9 a.m. to receive testimony on ceremonial resolutions honoring Maui Firefighter Tanner Mosher for […]
