#County Mayor
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.
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.
County Manager Governance Details Narrowed, Committee to Reconvene
The County Committee on Public and Intergovernmental Affairs will reconvene on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to further discuss a county manager form of government instead of one run by a mayor.
VIDEO: Hui of trade unions throws their support to Piltz, a new face in the Maui Mayor’s race
By Wendy Osher A hui of unions representing a variety of trades including laborers, electricians and masons is publicly supporting a new face in the Maui Mayor’s race. The brotherhood of the Maui Construction Union Trades announced their endorsement today of Randy Piltz for Mayor during a press conference held at the Maui Carpenters Union […]
Settlement reached: Maui County agrees to pull EIS approval for Waiale Treatment Facility
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui reached a settlement with two community groups in a lawsuit over the planned Waiale Water Treatment Plant in Wailuku. The county agreed to pull its acceptance of the project’s Environmental Impact Statement because water for the facility would come from streams that are under dispute in an ongoing […]
Maui developer Charles Jencks appointed to State Land Commission
Maui resident and developer Charles Jencks was appointed today to serve as an interim commission member for the state Land Use Commission (LUC). Jenks replaces Ransom “Randy” Piltz, who resigned earlier this month to run for Maui County Mayor. The appointment was announced today by Governor Linda Lingle. Jencks will complete the remainder of Piltz’s […]
Maui Mayor Expresses Appreciation for UPW Ratification
Mayor Charmaine Tavares joined Hawaii’s three other mayors in expressing gratitude over the United Public Workers Unit 1’s ratification vote for a new collective bargaining pact. Tavares said she is pleased with the approval vote of 88% Tavares said the collaboration demonstrates that when discussions are held face-to-face, agreements can be reached with good results. […]
