Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Chairman William Aila Jr., First Deputy Guy Kaulukukui and Water Deputy Bill Tam will hold a DLNR “Listening Session” Friday Oct 7 4-6pm at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center.
Charter Commission Leans Toward District Voting
From Maui News by ILIMA LOOMIS The West Maui Charter Working Group recommended that the county adopt a district voting model, where only the voters of each district would select their council member. “Single-member districts would allow lower electioneering costs, better accountability of council members to voters, and permits every area of the county to […]
Elle Cochran Reports on Budget Process
WAILUKU — The past three months have been devoted to a grueling budget session. Having always had respect for the budget process, I now have a much deeper understanding of the hard work and dedication that the Maui County Council members and the budget support staff must endure to ensure that a balanced and fair […]
Lingle Appointees Refuse to Resign
Jerry Edlao and David Goode, appointed to the Board of Land and Natural Resources by Governor Lingle have refused Gov. Abercrombie’s request that they resign. David Goode is also serving as the Maui County director of public works and has to interface with DLNR as part of his paid job. Last week, Travis Thompson chair […]
Mayor Comments on Council Budget
Mayor Approves 2012 Budget WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – Mayor Alan Arakawa approved Maui County’s budget for fiscal year 2012 today, praising County Council members and his own budget office staff for their hard work. “This is a good budget. About 98 percent of my office’s proposed operational budget was left intact,” said Mayor Arakawa. “Council […]
Mayor Hana Visit
Mayor Alan Arakawa’s next “County on Your Corner” will be held on Friday, June 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hana Town Center.