Testifiers at the last Water Resources Committee meeting were generally in support of waiving the minimum gross income requirement for agriculture water rates for up to six years. Watch the Sept. 17 meeting: The committee, chaired by Councilmember Michael Victorino, will continue the discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Review the agenda. Water […]
Published in The Maui News, September 21, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA for The Maui News The state Department of Health has proposed an amendment to the Hawaii Administrative Rules that would prohibit new cesspools and gradually phase out existing ones through a mandatory upgrade to a septic system upon sale of property, as recently […]
Published in The Maui News July 13, 2014 By MICHAEL P. VICTORINO , for The Maui News To protect farm land, open space and rural character and reduce infrastructure costs associated with new construction, the County of Maui officially favors “infill development.” That policy is reflected in General Plan ordinances, including the Countywide Policy Plan […]
For immediate release: Sept.9, 2014 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Maui County Council Committee seeks public input on multi-family water service rates WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Water Resources Committee will consider water service rates for multi-family dwellings at its meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m., Councilmember Michael P. Victorino announced today. At the Administration’s […]
For immediate release: Sept. 9, 2014 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino Maui County Council Councilmember Victorino appointed Vice Chair of NACo Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Michael P. Victorino was recently appointed as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee by NACo President […]
Published in The Maui News June 30, 2013 By MICHAEL P. VICTORINO , for The Maui News Based on concerns raised during public testimony, I’ve introduced a revised version of pending legislation granting the Director of Water Supply power to enact special water-saving measures during times of drought or other water shortages. The Water Resources […]
