Upcountry Issues Topic of Kula Meeting, Sept. 13

Exploring issues that affect upcountry life will be the subject of the Kula Community Association’s meeting at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at the Kula Community Center.

Kula Ag Park. The County’s Real Property Tax Assessments Division Assistant Administrator Gery Madriaga will explain how agriculture-use parcels are assessed and reviewed for tax purposes. PC: County of Maui, OED.

Five upcountry schools principals will discuss changes at their schools: curriculum, traffic, and help they may need from the community. Schools included are Kula Elementary, Haleakalā Waldorf, Kalama Intermediate, King Kekaulike and Carden Academy.

The meeting also includes discussion from Kula Hospital’s new senior director Kim Fuson, who will describe changes that may be taking place now that Kaiser has taken over the hospital’s management. The meeting will also provide a forum for recommendations from upcountry residents.

Kula Hospital is a critical access hospital offering urgent and limited rural emergency care. In addition to serving long-term care patients, it offers a range of outpatient services, including a family medicine clinic.

The County’s Real Property Tax Assessments Division Assistant Administrator Gery Madriaga will explain how agriculture-use parcels are assessed and reviewed for tax purposes.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. the usual refreshments will be available with an opportunity to meet with your neighbors. All members of the Maui community are welcome to attend.