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Op-Ed: Yuki Lei Sugimura Wants County Manager Proposal “Properly Vetted” by Charter Commission
“In the interest of open government and to allow meaningful community deliberation, dealing with a proposal that makes wide-ranging changes to our County Charter (which is unrelated to the public health crisis) is not prudent or fair to the community when safety and well-being is a primary focus.”
Upcountry Meeting on Cesspools, Glycine, and County Manager
The Kula Community Association is inviting Upcountry residents to it’s public meeting to discuss three issues that are affecting Upcountry residents
Maui Government Structure Change Voted Down
Maui Councilmembers voted 5-4 against the change in government structure and will not be included on November’s general election ballot.
Maui Special Committee Makes Recommendation for New Government Structure
Instead of going with one or the other, the current proposal seeks a structure that would include both a county manager and an elected mayor.
Evening Meeting Explores County Manager Form of Government
Special Committee Chair Tony Takitani said, “We have heard from the two most recent mayors, as well as national and local experts, but would like to hear from more Maui County residents before making a recommendation.”
Former Maui Mayor Tavares Invited in County Manager Discussion
The Special Committee, composed of community volunteers appointed by the council, will meet on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Council Chamber in Wailuku.
Special Committee Meets Dec. 10 to Discuss County Manager Form of Government
The committee is tasked with providing the council with a written recommendation on whether establishing a county manager form of government would improve management and operation of the county. Their deadline to do so is by June 1, 2016.
KCA Features Discussion on Maui Politics, Educational Entertainment
Educational entertainment and local politics will be the main topics at the Kula Community Association’s meeting set to start at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015) at the Kula Community Center.
11 Members Identified for Special Committee on New County Governance
The list includes: Doreen “Pua” Canto (Upcountry); Tony Takitani (Wailuku/Waiheʻe/Waikapū); Tamara Paltin (West Maui); Renee-May “Kehau” Filimoeʻatu (Kahului); Ray Phillips (South Maui); Jonathan Starr (East Maui); Paula Friel (Molokaʻi); Kay Okamoto (Lānaʻi); Kimo Haynes Jr. (Makawao/Haʻikū/Pāʻia); Dave DeLeon (At Large); and Madge Schaefer (At Large).