Maui Discussion
Ask the Mayor: Please Explain the B&B “500 Foot Rule”
“Can you please explain what the 500 foot rule for short term rentals, B&B’s and other vacation housing really means?”
Ask the Mayor: Paratransit Client Upset with Service
“The county needs to hire more drivers who can replace the sick drivers, so our persons with disabilities do not have to suffer any more.”
Ask the Mayor: Līpoa Light Should Accommodate School Traffic
“It is ridiculous that only four to five cars can get through a green light when there are four schools on Līpoa.”
Ask the Mayor: When is Pukalani Skatepark Opening?
I see the Pukalani skatepark appears to be completed. When is the grand opening?
Ask the Mayor: When is Next Household Hazardous Waste Collection?
We used to have two a year, but I don’t think we’ve had one yet this year.
Ask the Mayor: Why Isn’t MPD Issuing Tickets for Illegal Parking in Handicapped Stalls?
Why aren’t the police doing something—anything—about people who park in handicapped parking stalls without the proper placard?
LETTER: Parent Concerned About Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Near New Kīhei School
As a mother of four children who walk and bike to school, I am concerned about pedestrian and bicycle safety to the new school.
Ask the Mayor: Are Mental Health Resources Available on Maui?
I have a family member who is suffering from mental health issues and may or may not be suicidal.
Ask the Mayor: Who Caretakes Lindberg’s Grave?
Can you please give me the phone number or address for the cemetery coordinator at the location where Charles Lindberg is buried?
Ask the Mayor: Does Maui Have ‘Sobering Center?’
Does Maui have a sobering center or a place to treat people with a problem before they have to go to jail.
Ask the Mayor: Sandbags, State ID, Short-Term Rentals
Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his staff.
Ask the Mayor: Illinois Resident Granted Section 8 Voucher on Maui, Asks Why There’s No Inventory
“I was very excited about being able to live in paradise just to find out that there aren’t any homes or apartments available.”
Ask the Mayor: What’s Being Done About Drugs and Homeless on Front Street?
Why is nothing being done about homeless and drug deals right on Front Street across from the old Hard Rock?
Ask the Mayor: Who’s Responsible for Parking Enforcement?
There are dozens of cars parked on the grass in the park, despite NO Parking on grass signs posted every few feet. Who is supposed to be enforcing this, and why are they not?
Ask the Mayor: Is it Legal to Brew My Own Beer?
Can I brew my own beer if I don’t plan on selling it? Someone said you can’t in Maui County.
Ask the Mayor: What’s Being Done About Homeless at Haycraft Beach?
Haycraft is a county park but only consists of the parking lot, grassy area and showers. The campers who “don’t leave” are actually camping on A&B property.
Ask the Mayor: How Do I Request Safety Improvements on Makawao Avenue?
When exiting Eddie Tam Gym, the two poles obstruct the view of Makawao bound traffic. On trash days, trash receptacles further limit viewing on this incline.
Ask the Mayor: What’s The Laws on Nude Sunbathing?
“Some people have asked whether they should take a picture of the nude sunbather with their cell phones as evidence for police when they arrive…”
Ask the Mayor: How Do I Volunteer for Tropic Care?
“I read about Tropic Care. As a medical professional I’d like to offer my services to the military if they need an extra hand. Where do I go to sign up?”
Ask the Mayor: Will Eddie Tam Be Available as a Polling Place?
“I saw recently that Eddie Tam is closed for some sort of repairs from now until the Fall. What about voting?”
