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.
Mayor Arakawa Event in Lahaina
Mayor Alan Arakawa will hold a “County on Your Corner” event Sat May 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lahaina Cannery Mall, outside of Starbucks.
DeGray Vanderbilt Withdraws Name for Moloka’i Planning Commission
County Council committee members voted 5-2 to recommend approving Vanderbilt’s nomination, with Council Members Bob Carroll and Mike White opposed. Before his appointment could come up for the full Council vote, Vanderbilt withdrew.