The Hawaii state Legislature’s Public Access Room will be offering free workshops designed to educate citizens on Hawaii’s legislative process. The Maui workshop schedule is: * noon Dec. 3, Kahului Community Center. * 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Kihei Community Center. * noon Dec. 4, Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani. * 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Lahaina […]
KAHEA weighs in on Public Land Devel. Corp
The public response to the PLDC has been powerful, smart, and effective. We received many messages in support of KAHEA Board member, Jon Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio’s email and testimony demanding the repeal of the PLDC. Many of you told us you’re contacting your legislators to demand a repeal. You responded by pointing to petitions specifically calling […]
Take the Maui County Survey
2012 County of Maui Community Survey PRESS RELEASE September 27, 2012 WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – County of Maui residents are urged to fill out the 2012 County of Maui Community Survey, which can be found online at: http://www.co.maui.hi.us/2012communitysurvey Results from this survey will help the Budget Office staff to properly prioritize County projects and funding. […]
Public Land Devel. New Rules Hearings
For Immediate Release: August 9, 2012 PUBLIC LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED NEW ADMINISTRATIVE RULES HONOLULU — The Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) will hold statewide public hearings, starting Monday August 20, for adoption of new Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) for the PLDC. Some provisions may affect small business. Lloyd Haraguchi, […]
2nd Congressional District Debate Tuesday
Maui Group of the Sierra Club and Akaku are sponsoring a live two hour debate on Tuesday, June 5 from 7-9 pm at the Akaku studio, 333 Dairy Road, Kalahui Candidates who are actively campaigning in Maui County were extended an invitatation.Esther Kia’aina acceptedBob Marx acceptedMufi Hannemann declinedTulsi Gabbard has not responded
2012 Legislature – Last Minute Actions
HB2523_HD1_ – Sets up PUC regulatory framework for a planned interisland electric cable. Senate accepted House version and it passed. Passed. See Maui News article for more – especially the reservations our Maui County Senators expressed about this bill and their attempts to rewrite it to include more community input. Sen English was the only Maui […]