Maui Discussion
Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About Peahi Forest Trash?
I have seen an increase in rubbish at Peahi forest recently—couches, mattresses, tires, old engine parts and household trash.
Ask the Mayor: Where Can I Find County Meeting Minutes?
People tell me I can go on the county website to look for minutes from meetings; I can’t find anything at all. Is there some trick to this or secret password?
Ask the Mayor: I’ll Be Surprised if You Answer This
Why is a property selling for $13 million only paying on a tax value of $157,900?
Ask the Mayor: Can MPD Enforce Jaywalking Laws in Pā‘ia?
Is it possible for police to crack down on violators of pedestrian safety laws in Pā‘ia Town?
Ask the Mayor: Are Campaign Signs Allowed on Maui Lani Parkway?
I’ve been seeing campaign signs posted along Maui Lani Parkway. Is that even allowed?
Ask the Mayor: Can Homeowners Block Off Beach Access?
A beach access path has been completely blocked by huge (minimum three-by-three-foot) boulders, which have “Keep Out” painted on them.
Ask the Mayor: What Can be Done About Construction Dust in Our Area?
Isn’t there a law requiring water be applied to new/loose, fresh grubbing zones when dust is visible and blowing across several acres?
Ask the Mayor: When Will Basketball Court Lights be Fixed?
When will the lights open at the basketball courts near Kahului School?
Ask the Mayor: With All the Help They Get, Why are Homeless Living in Parks/Streets?
With all the effort and money going toward helping the homeless, why do we still have them living on the streets, and in our parks and out-of-the-way places?
Ask the Mayor: Will a Tunnel Resolve the Pali’s Traffic Disruptions?
You will probably get a chuckle out of this email, but the only option is a tunnel.
Ask the Mayor: Should Bicyclists and Skateboarders Use Crosswalks?
What are the laws concerning persons riding bicycles and skateboards in crosswalks?
OPINION: Motocross Riders Need OHV Park
On Friday, July 8, over 60 motocross enthusiasts participated in a sign waving demonstration along Mokulele Highway.
Ask the Mayor: Can a 13-Year-Old Ride in Bed of a Truck?
My name is Hayden and I was wondering if a 13-year-old-can ride in the back of a truck.
Ask the Mayor: Why is Mokulele Hwy a Speed Trap?
Why is the speed limit on Mokulele Highway now 35 mph in certain areas?
Ask the Mayor: When Will Missing Fire Hydrant be Replaced?
A fire hydrant near my house was damaged and later removed. I’m worried because it has not been replaced since then, and if there is a fire,
Ask the Mayor: When Will Hāna Highway Be Repaved?
We are considering purchasing land in Hāna. I was wondering if you foresee the paving of the Hāna Highway in the near future.
Ask the Mayor: Why Has Battery Recycling Been Stopped?
I read that the recycling of household batteries is being discontinued. Why is that and what are we supposed to do with our dead batteries now?
Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About Maui’s Homeless?
I was saddened to see the drunken homeless out in the open in Kīhei, on the sidewalks sitting or lying there with their booze and “‘olo” hanging out.
Ask the Mayor: Where I Get My Cat Spayed?
My cat enjoys time outdoors and I don’t want her to contribute to our island’s already large cat population by having a litter of kittens.
Ask the Mayor: Why the Big Increase for Trash Collection?
The cost of residential solid waste service on Maui has increased by 33%— $108 for January to June 2015, to $144 for July to December 2016.
