SB2358 (?) Measure Title: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Report Title: CIP; County Permits; Exemptions Description: Authorizes the state director of finance to waive county permitting requirements for pending state CIP projects for which funds were released in fiscal years 2010-2012 and 2012-2014. Companion: Package: None Current Referral: PGM, WAM Introducer(s): […]
‘Red tape’ is a red herring when it comes to protecting our environment
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.