Maui Discussion

Arakawa covers free low-flow fixtures from the Department of Water Supply, homeless people living in the Paia Post Office parking lot, and the possibility of making an ocean-safety video for tourists following a spate of fatalities.

The mayor answers questions about fireworks being set off before and after 4th of July, speedbumps on Upper Kimo Drive, and what the deal is with the guy in front of the courthouse making accusations.

The mayor covers why some residents are currently being denied the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, what can be done about burned-out homes that are left standing, and the new sidewalk from Kihei to Wailea.

The mayor answers questions about the limited slots for child care in the PALS program, noise issues near Kalama Park, and the installation of handicap ramps on Kahului streets.

“A review of this section reveals … a lack of supporting evidence for claims made, and a disregard for the voluminous findings in mainstream science over the past two decades on the benefits and risks of genetically engineered crops.”

The mayor covers the illegality of loud motorcycles, how to report business obstructing public areas, and the thinking behind the policy of not allowing complaint reports to be submitted anonymously to the county.

The mayor discusses the lack of shelters for bus stops, lack of a public toilet in Paia, and debunks the misconception that the county service center is moving near Baldwin Park.

“By my calculation this netted A&B a whopping $250 in earnings per total planted acre … their property could be leased for use by others that may be interested in growing nut, coffee, or fruit trees … $500 per year per acre would be solid profit…”

The mayor discusses an upcoming non-automatic method of paying county water bills, more questions on the county’s tobacco ban, and who is responsible for maintaining overgrown vegetation on sidewalks.

Local teacher Joe Kent says the idea to make the film “Price of Paradise” was inspired by his and others’ inability to find affordable housing on the island. In the documentary, he interviews economists, landlords, developers, real estate professionals …

Preliminary figures show Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa with a slim 1% lead over Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi for the koa slippah.

The current situation regarding the road and lava field around La Perouse, whether the non-acceptance of metal cans for recycling was driven by county guidelines, and a new update on the rebuilding of Kokomo Road.

Where smoking is now prohibited following the tobacco ban, plans for road improvements between Kaohu Street and Waiinu Road, and archives of “Ask the Mayor.”

“If a stone from the proposed seawall (or other heavy debris) from a tsunami were to crash through the plate glass windows in the Chlorine Building and crack one of the tanks, the liquid chlorine would become lethal chlorine gas (used as a weapon in World War 1).”

Arakawa answers questions on how to get more than one handicap vehicle placard, the destroyed Pukalani Park bathrooms, and the Haiku Fire Station.

“When it comes to development, A&B have the power and money to develop all over Maui and they already have plans to do so.”

Arakawa answers questions about the Central Maui sports complex, controlled burns in West Maui, and the traffic problem by Haiku School.

“As I understand our government, no one person in any position of authority may have the power to simply decide something into law and force citizens to follow.”

The mayor explains the porta-pottie situation at Hana Ball Park, and the pavement rehabilitation project and how it applies to Well Street and roads in the Wailea area.

The mayor clarifies the parking situation by Mama’s Fish House in Paia, the legality of the dumping of fish entrails near ocean users, and when the Old Haleakala Highway’s sidewalk project will begin.