For Immediate Release Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Committee Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee still accepting East Maui Regional Community Board applications HĀNA, Hawai‘i (May 31, 2023)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that applications for the East Maui Regional Community Board will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on […]
Ongoing public investment for affordable housing needed to keep Maui residents on Maui By Tasha Kama Decades ago, when “Dream City” in Kahului was being built, homes were priced within reach for Maui’s working families. However, today’s costs of materials, labor and demand have created a market that’s unattainable. As chair of the council’s Housing […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Tuesday’s first reading of budget highlights week of council and committee meetings WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (May 22, 2023)—The Maui County Council at 9 a.m. tomorrow will consider passage on first reading of the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget amid a week […]
Councilmember requesting local participation in government, boards and commissions By Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins The County of Maui is seeking applicants for more than 700 vacant jobs and 30 vacant seats on boards and commissions. These positions provide great opportunities for Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokai residents who want to improve our quality of life by providing public […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Community townhall to be held for South Maui residency area KIHEI, Hawaiʻi (April 28, 2023)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced that the first South Maui community townhall of the term will be held on May 15 at Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center in […]
Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee to evaluate community recommendations on 2024 budget priorities By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura After a series of budget meetings held from March 30 to April 14 in nine residency areas around the County, the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee heard the community’s priorities and recommendations and is now […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee to hear from Upcountry Maui residents on county budget Wednesday night MAKAWAO, Hawaiʻi (April 10, 2023)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony from Upcountry Maui residents on the county’s fiscal year 2024 […]
E alu like mai kākou: Let’s work together! By Shane M. Sinenci Mayor Bissen presented his fiscal year 2024 proposed budget to the Maui County Council on March 24, and we are now tasked with revising and approving it. Public input is an integral part of our review process, and I appreciate the people who […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Kīhei Community Center to hold evening budget meeting Monday KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (April 6, 2023)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Monday at 6 p.m. at Kīhei Community […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Evening budget meeting scheduled for Thursday in Hāna HĀNA, Hawaiʻi (April 3, 2023)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Hāna High and […]
