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Mayor Victorino asks for “respectful masking” as COVID-19 case counts rise
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is calling for the public to use “respectful masking” and practice “COVIDsense” amid a rise in hospitalizations on Maui.
Recently retired 2nd Circuit Court Chief Judge Bissen to run for Maui mayor
After recently retiring from the state judiciary, decorated former 2nd Circuit Court Chief Judge Richard T. Bissen Jr. is now making a run for the County of Maui’s top leadership position. Bissen announced his mayoral bid via news release today, saying that he is looking forward to collaborating with residents and will use “intelligence and heart” to improve Maui County.
Mayor Victorino announces bid for re-election, aims to revitalize Maui County
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he is seeking re-election in a race this year that will decide the County of Maui’s top leadership position.
Resident with COVID-19 Says: Mayor’s Release on Exposure had Inaccuracies
Bennett Debeer, a Maui resident who met with the Mayor on Thursday, and later tested positive for COVID-19, tells Maui Now that there were inaccuracies in a press release issued by the Mayor’s office on Monday.
Ige: Lockdown is an Option, but There’s No “Magic Number” to Trigger Implementation
“It really is about working with the healthcare system, taking the actions that we can to be able to expand services and capacity, and then at the point that we feel that we don’t have any other resources to expand capacity, then certainly we will have to look at more drastic action,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui Mayor Presents FY 2022 Budget Proposal
The proposed budget totals $828.9 million, including $669.6 million for operations and $159.3 million in capital improvement projects. Key highlights include:
Mayor to Host Virtual State of the County Address on March 9
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino’s third State of the County Address will be a virtual event, scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9.
“Mask Up for Maui County” Program Aims to Boost Face Mask Use
The “Mask Up for Maui County” initiative enlists the help of volunteers to serve as community ambassadors. The volunteers are tasked with reminding visitors and residents that wearing face masks is mandatory throughout Maui County.
Maui Mayor Encourages Virtual Thanksgiving and Vigilance
Mayor Michael Victorino is encouraging Maui County residents to consider alternative ways to celebrate the holidays with loved ones this Thanksgiving.
Mayor Interview: Restart of Japan Travel, Lāna’i Outbreak, Post-Arrival Testing Updates
Maui Mayor Micael Victorijno discusses the restart of travel from Japan, updates on the COVID-19 outbreak on Lāna’i, Maui’s secondary post-arrival testing program, and challenges faced in other counties.
Fifth Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for Oct. 21
The fifth of six community budget meetings for fiscal year 2020, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Fourth Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for TONIGHT
The fourth in a series of community budget meetings for fiscal year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Upcoming Community Budget Meeting for Fiscal Year 2022 on Tuesday, Oct. 13
The next community budget meeting for Fiscal Year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Second Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for Oct. 8
The second in a series of six community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m. via online video conferencing.
About 150 Tested for COVID-19 on Moloka‘i Drive Through Testing Event
The County of Maui reported testing about 150 individuals on Wednesday at a COVID-19 drive-through testing event at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center on Moloka‘i.
Victorino Maintains That Charter Commission Should Review Proposed Maui County Charter Amendments
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed his disappointment Friday with the Maui County Council’s first reading passage of three proposed Maui County Charter amendments without sufficient study and review by the Charter Review Commission.
Maui Extends Waiver of Fees for County Bills Paid Online and at Self-Service Terminals
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that the County of Maui will be extending its waiver of credit card convenience fees for online payments of County bills and self-service (kiosks) for motor vehicle registration renewals.
Mayor Victorino Authorizes Deferral of 10% Penalty on Real Property Taxes Due Aug. 20
Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized a one-time deferral of the 10 percent penalty for Real Property Taxes due on Aug. 20, 2020, because of the financial impacts of COVID-19.
Maui Mayor: Police Will Not Issue Citations for Walking or Running on Maui Beaches
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said he will not be issuing citations for people that run or walk on the beach because there is no clear delineation on what’s a state beach and what’s a county beach.
Petition Urges County Compromise on Governor’s Order That Makes it Illegal to Walk or Run on State Beaches
The petition had garnered more than 3,000 signatures by 6:42 p.m. on Saturday. The petition comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that essentially makes it illegal to walk or run on the beach for exercise.
