UPDATE: Flower Deliveries Approved for Mother’s Day
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor David Ige saying he hopes residents will be able to call or go online to place flower deliver orders for Mother’s Day on May 10, 2020. Under the Governor’s Sixth Supplementary Proclamation, county mayors must now seek approval before issuing any emergency rules, orders or proclamations.
Letter: Mayor Victorino Urges Governor to Reconsider Rules Related to Exercise on the Beach
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor Ige urging him to reconsider or clarify rules “to expressly allow exercise activities to occur on the beaches.” The letter comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that closes all state beaches.
Op-Ed: Councilmember Tamara Paltin Calls for More Transparency Amid Covid-19
Op-Ed: Maui Councilmember Tamara Paltin Calls for More Transparency Amid Covid-19: “Transparency is key! People need to be able to trust leadership on all levels and in every arena, and leadership needs to be held accountable for the decisions they make.”
Op-Ed: Yuki Lei Sugimura Wants County Manager Proposal “Properly Vetted” by Charter Commission
“In the interest of open government and to allow meaningful community deliberation, dealing with a proposal that makes wide-ranging changes to our County Charter (which is unrelated to the public health crisis) is not prudent or fair to the community when safety and well-being is a primary focus.”
LETTER: Maui Mom-and-Pop Store Extends Act of Aloha Amid Visitor Uncertainty
LETTER: “This man’s action, generosity and aloha made our month. He didn’t know me. He knew I was a visitor. But gave it to us regardless.”
A Message from Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Scott Seu
Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Scott Seu issued an open letter to customers today in light of the rapidly changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the company announced it would suspend service disconnections for 30 days “so customers who are financially challenged by the coronavirus pandemic don’t have to worry about losing electric service.”
Senator English Thankful For Closure of Hāna Highway to Non-Residents
Senator J. Kalani English (D-Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lānaʻi and Kaho‘olawe) thanked Governor David Ige for implementing his recommendation to close the Hāna Highway to non-residents to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and Mayor Mike Victorino for closing the back side county road through Kaupō to non-residents.
Rep. DeCoite: Open Letter to Visitors, Tourist and Tour Operators In Rural Maui
Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued an open letter on Monday evening to visitors, tourists and tour operators in the East Maui community of Hāna, and the outer islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i. The letter asks visitors and tours to do their part to help keep communities healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask the Mayor: ‘Why Are Cruise Ships Still Allowed to Come to Hawai’i During the Coronavirus Pandemic?’
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions
Ask the Mayor: School Still Open Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE: Rising Sun Solar Makes Commitment to Public Health Guidelines
Maui-based Rising Sun Solar issued an open letter assuring customers and the community at large of the company’s commitment to follow public health emergency guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask The Mayor: Packages Shipped From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask The Mayor: Pets Contracting Coronavirus
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask The Mayor: Can the Coronavirus Spread Through Food?
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask the Mayor: Preventing Spread of Coronavirus
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask the Mayor: High Cost of Rent on Maui
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask the Mayor: Disposing of Expired Medication
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask the Mayor: Construction on South Kīhei Road
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions
Ask the Mayor: Maui Bus Kīhei Route
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
