#Mike White Maui
Council Chair Mike White to Retire from Council
Maui County Council Chair Mike White announced today that he will be retiring at the end of the term and will not be seeking re-election.
Ethics Complaint Filed, White Defends Leadership Announcement
A complaint was filed with the Maui County Board of Ethics on Tuesday about Maui County Council Chair Mike White’s declaration that he will continue to serve as council chair for the 2017-2019 Council term.
Maui County Council Meeting to Start at 1:30 p.m. as Planned
Today’s regular Maui County Council meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the 8th Floor of the County Building as planned, Council Chair Mike White announced.
Council Chair White Files for Reelection
Maui County Council Chair Mike White officially filed nomination papers for reelection to the Council’s Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat.
Kula Community Association Hosts Candidate Forum
The Kula Community Association sponsors a primary election candidate forum on Wednesday, May 18th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Kula Community Center.
Council Sets Community Plan Meetings on Lānaʻi
The Lānaʻi Community Plan is intended to guide development on the island over a 20-year planning horizon.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel Earns Two Travvy Awards
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel has earned two prestigious Travvy Awards for “Best Hawaiian Cultural Hotel” and “Best Family/Resort, Hawaii.”
Ask the Mayor: What’s Going on With the Homeless Situation?
They’re still everywhere in Wailuku town, Pā‘ia, Kīhei and Lahaina. Please do something.
Advisory Group Sought to Review County Manager Form of Governance
The Maui County Council’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider a resolution to establish an advisory body to review the county manager form of governance.
Policy Officials to Gather on Maui for Investment Discussion
Policymakers from throughout the state will gather on Maui to discuss investment success stories – and impediments to investment – at the Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties’ annual conference taking place June 24-26, 2015 in Mākena.
Maui Hotels Ranked Highest by Hawai‘i Magazine Readers
The Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and its twin resort, The Plantation Inn, have been voted “Number One Hotel with the Best Aloha Spirit” and “Number One Best Budget Hotel” respectively, by readers of Hawai‘i Magazine.
Gabbard Honored By National Association Of Counties
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi was honored this week with the National Association of Counties County Alumni Award.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Mike White – Council, Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia
Mike White is a candidate for the County Council, Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia seat. He is among a list of four individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.
Maui Budget Committee Reviews Real Property Tax Valuations
“It’s critical the committee understand how these rising valuations will impact the county’s revenue stream before we consider increasing tax rates across the board.”
Maui Resolution Urges Legislature to Increase TAT to County
HB 1671 would return 44.8% of TAT revenues to the counties, which translates to approximately $165 million in annual TAT revenue to the counties.
White Confirmed to National Transportation Steering Committee
White said he intends to advocate for measures that positively impact Maui County, and share the islands’ unique perspective.
White Proposes Stabilizing Real Property Tax Rates in 2014
White said, “I believe the county can live within the means provided by existing real property tax rates and the revenues they would achieve.”
Council Member White Files For Re-Election
Councilmember Mike White today filed nomination papers for re-election to Maui County Council’s Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat. As of May 17, no other candidates were listed as potential contenders for the Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat.
Tiny Taxes for Ag-Zoned Properties Raises Questions
White submitted a 38-page document to the committee citing examples in which agricultural property owners are granted reductions in real property taxes, while much smaller lots are being taxed at essentially the same rate.
Councilmember Mike White to Join Radio Show Monday
Maui County Councilmember Mike White, who is in his first term representing the Makawao region, will be the featured guest on Monday’s edition of The Maui Breakfast Club radio program.
