Maui Discussion
Ask The Mayor: What’s Maui’s Leash Law Enforcement?
“These dogs are a nuisance and the owners just don’t seem to care. What is the enforcement of leash laws on Maui?”
Ask the Mayor: What’s Being Done About Aggressive Sales People in Lahaina?
“The individuals that work at the cosmetic stores on Front Street in Lahaina routinely stand in the middle of the sidewalk…”
Ask the Mayor: Delayed Repairs Resulting in Wasted Water
“The County always runs public service announcements about wasting water yet they cannot repair a leak in a timely manner.”
Ask the Mayor: Are Tazers Legal in Hawai‘i?
“Is it legal for Hawaiʻi residents to carry Tasers and/or stun guns for self defense? If this is legal, where can we purchase them?”
Ask the Mayor: What’s the Latest Plans for Wells Park?
“There were a lot of meetings about the changes at Wells Park but I haven’t heard anything lately. What’s going on?”
Ask the Mayor: What’s the County’s Noise Law?
If you plan on calling the company up make sure you review our noise laws first, check out this Noise Reference Manual from the State Department of Health
Ask the Mayor: What’s the Next Affordable Housing Project on Maui?
Probably the most recent affordable housing project coming up will be Catholic Charities’ 165-unit senior affordable rental housing, called Kahului Lani.
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?
