By Gary Hooser Judging from a variety of not so very subtle signals coming out of the legislature, the 2012 legislative session will feature a full frontal assault on environmental protections. Framed under the banner of eliminating “regulatory barriers” in order to stimulate economic development and create jobs, numerous bills to dismantle important environmental protections […]
County Council Committees Can Change Public Testimony Time
The Maui County Council unanimously approved a resolution to allow council committees to change the time limits allowed for public testimony at meetings.
Council to Limit Citizen Testimony?
Wednesday December 14, 9am the Maui County Council Policy Committee will discuss allowing its chair to cut off public testimony. You may want to testify since this could be the last time you can 🙂
Volunteers sought for panels, boards
WAILUKU – The county is seeking applications for some 35 volunteer boards and commissions. Commissions seeking new members include the Maui, Molokai and Lanai planning commissions; the Cultural Resources Commission; the Police Commission and the Board of Variances and Appeals. Responsibilities include attending meetings, hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and proposals, and making recommendations to […]
Mayor Arakawa County on Your Corner
Mayor Alan Arakawa will hold a “County on Your Corner” meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Piilani Village Shopping Center.
County Environmental Coordinator at Upcountry Sustainability
November 7, at 7 pm, Maui County Environmental Coordinator ROB PARSONS will discuss the sustainability issues he finds on his plate in the near future, at Upcountry Sustainability’s monthly public meeting. He invites attendees to bring the environmental issues that are important to them for further discussion. -Proposal for community forum to address potential win-win […]