Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About the Airport Car Break-Ins?

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his office staff.

Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa via email at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, call 270-7855 or send them by mail to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his office staff. Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa via email: AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, phone: 270-7855 or mail: 200 S. High Street, 9th Floor, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.

Dear Mayor Arakawa,

Q: From talking with friends, it is apparent that there have been a number of car break-ins at the Kahului Airport parking lot. What can be done to make this lot safer? Thank you.

A: According to our Maui District Airports Manager, new security measures are being implemented to deter crime at the airport parking lot, including patrols by undercover officers to watch for suspicious behavior and loitering, random driver’s license and car registration checks, and the installation of new lighting fixtures in the parking lot.