Maui Discussion
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.
Ask the Mayor: Why Aren’t There More ‘Slower Traffic Stay in Right Lane’ Signs?
Day after day, we all see the issue of slower traffic in the left lane, when in reality, these drivers doing 40 mph should be in the right lane.
Ask the Mayor: When Will the Park on Waiale Drive Reopen?
The county took over maintenance of the park about a year ago, but the gates continue to be locked.
Ask the Mayor: Why the Holdup on Maui Raceway Permits?
Each year, organizations that use the facility are forced to go through the tedious county process of getting their annual permits.
Ask the Mayor: Can Teens Use Hand-Free Devices While Driving?
Phone calls can be a dangerous distraction, even with a Bluetooth device, so I’m wondering if teenagers are allowed to use hands-free devices while driving?
Ask the Mayor: Is it Legal to Set Up Shop in a ‘No Vendor’ Area?
Despite the two “No Vending” signs in the Pali lookout parking area, one of the two tables set up there was selling jewelry.
Ask the Mayor: Segway Tours in Historic Lahaina Town?
Why do we have Segway tours in historic Lahaina Town? They travel on busy sidewalks, get in the way of traffic and are just tacky.
