At a Sept. 30 meeting of the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Committee Chair Riki Hokama provided a status report on the Committee’s investigation of the Old Wailuku Post Office. The status report is available for the public to review in the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee website, or downloaded HERE. Here’s an excerpt from […]
Published in The Maui News September 29, 2013 By G. RIKI HOKAMA, for The Maui News The Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. to consider proposals for the 2014 Hawaii State Association of Counties legislative package. Proposals approved by all four county councils will be included in the final HSAC […]
Committee reviews “DreamCourt” donation for Lahaina Civic Center Complex; decision expected at October 4 Council meeting The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee today heard testimony and met with Administration officials on a proposed resolution authorizing the County of Maui to accept a donation of a “DreamCourt” outdoor basketball court to replace one tennis […]
For Immediate Release: Sept. 26, 2013 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran Maui County Council Councilmember Cochran confirmed to National Association of Counties steering committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran joined the nation’s leadership ranks once more with her nomination to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee of the National Association […]
Published in The Maui News September 22, 2013 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Two Maui County Council committees this week will resume consideration of legislation on affordable housing and home-based businesses, respectively, while another committee will continue its investigation of certain administration expenditures. The Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee will continue […]
White confirmed to Transportation Steering Committee for National Association of Counties Posted on September 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM by Troy Hashimoto For Immediate Release: Sept. 20, 2013 Press release by: Councilmember Mike White White confirmed to Transportation Steering Committee for National Association of Counties WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui County Councilmember Mike White’s nomination to […]
On Friday, September 20, 2013, Councilmember White delivered opening remarks at the Council Meeting, reflecting on the Constitution of the United States of America in honor of Constitution Day. Earlier this week on September 17, according to federal law, we celebrate Constitution Day – a day that we reflect and learn about the Constitution […]
The Maui County Council today voted 7-2 to adopt a resolution authorizing Council Chair Gladys Baisa to contract for a revised appraisal of approximately 186 acres in West Maui under consideration by the County for acquisition. The matter was first deliberated at Tuesday’s Budget and Finance Committee meeting, where a proposed resolution to get an […]
Following the Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, Councilmember Mike White offered the following statement on the proposed Launiupoko parcel purchase discussed at the meeting. =============== “I support the purchase of open space for future generations and I believe this acquisition is one that the County should pursue. However, the question is […]
A resolution to authorize the Council Chair to contract for a new appraisal of the 186-acre coastal parcel at Launiupoko, Maui failed at today’s Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The matter will also be before the Council on Friday at 9 a.m. Before today’s vote, the committee discussed the property’s proposed $13 million price tag. […]
