Maui Discussion
Ask the Mayor: Why Don’t Road Closure Notices Include Date, Time?
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 […]
Ask the Mayor: Why Don’t Boil Water Advisories Reach Us Faster?
Why can’t the county access the emergency system that sends weather-related bulletins to phones (and radios/TVs), in order to put out guidance in an emergency?
Ask the Mayor: When Will La Perouse Potholes Be Filled?
I go to La Perouse Bay weekly and noticed the worst potholes in the 17 years I have lived here.
Ask the Mayor: Tsunami Inundation Zones Not the Same as Flood Zones
A flood doesn’t need to originate from the ocean, as does a tsunami.
Ask the Mayor: Why was Boil Water Advisory so Widespread?
It impacted a large number of hotels, restaurants, medical facilities and businesses not to mention thousands of residents.
Ask the Mayor: How Can Flood Victims Get Assistance?
My friends are still recovering from flood damage to their home…
Ask the Mayor: When Will Kepaniwai Park Reopen?
I saw on the news how badly damaged Kepaniwai Park is after the terrible flooding…
Ask the Mayor: Can We Get a Ha‘ikū Fire Station Update?
How about an update on the planning and execution of the Ha‘ikū Fire Station and the surrounding multi-use facility?
Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About the Airport Car Break-Ins?
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?
Ask the Mayor: Can You Find Funding for Kokua Pool?
It’s had a problem with black algae staining the bottom for some years now. The entire bottom of the pool is affected, and it’s really unsightly.
Ask the Mayor: How do I Know if My House is in a Flood Zone?
How do I know if my house is in a flood zone, and if so, how do I get flood insurance?
Ask the Mayor: Why No Bus Service on Ohukai Road?
Why isn’t there a bus coming into Ohukai Road to serve the people and houses here above Pi‘ilani Highway?
Ask the Mayor: How Do I Submit a Storm Damage Report?
I had some damage from the high surf related to the recent storm activity. Am I supposed to report the storm damage, and how do I submit a report?
Ask the Mayor: Who Do I Call to Get a Street Sign Replaced?
The street name sign on my street has fallen down; who do I call to get it replaced?
Ask the Mayor: Is There an Easy Way to Access the Bus Schedule?
I’ve been looking at the bus schedules online and am confused with the different routes, locations and times.
Ask the Mayor: What are the Rules for Public Street Parking?
Is it okay to park personal cars overnight, especially along a busy road/street?
Ask the Mayor: What Can be Done to Prevent Zika Spread on Maui?
How can I explain to my family how to avoid getting Zika without sounding paranoid?
Ask the Mayor: Are There Plans to Add Wailea Ike Drive Crosswalks?
I fear there will be fatalities eventually if nothing is done for the pedestrians.
Ask the Mayor: What’s With the Increase in Abandoned Vehicles?
Am I crazy or are there more abandoned vehicles now than before?
Ask the Mayor: Are Campaign Signs Allowed at Walmart?
I have no problem with the candidate, but it seems unfair that he has monopolized the Walmart driveway and parking lot. Is this allowed or acceptable?
