#Current Fiscal Year
Public reminded of new County Landfill schedule
The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, reminds the public that all County landfills are now operating under new schedules that became effective July 1st, 2010 with the beginning of the current fiscal year. All County landfills are closed on Sundays as previously announced. County landfills located on Molokai, Lanai and in Hana are […]
Release of tax refunds are approved amid improving collections
The release of state tax refunds has been approved amid improving collections. The state will begin immediately issuing refunds for income tax returns that were processed during the months of January and February. Refunds will be processed by the Tax Department on a first-in-first-out basis, with the first refunds going to those who were earliest […]
Video: Tavares FY 2011 Budget – Part 1: Budget Overview, Furlough Details, Non-Profit Funding
By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares unveiled her proposed FY 2011 budget today that calls for 12 furlough days, real property tax adjustments and fee increases for some services. The following video is the first part of her address in which she gives an overview of the budget, explains components of her Operating Budget, […]
Maui Mayoral Budget Reflects Downturn in Global Economy: 12 Furlough Days Proposed
By Wendy Osher The Mayor’s new budget proposal calls for 12 furlough days, real property tax rate adjustments and a fee increase for some services. Tavares said the furlough schedule affects HGEA and UPW workers as well as the Mayor’s directors and deputies and other managerial staff, reducing compensation for affected employees by 4.6%, and […]
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. […]
Maui Spent $113,895 in Response to February Tsunami Threat
The County of Maui spent an estimated $113,895 in costs related to the tsunami warning issued on February 27, 2010. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said,”When we’re faced with the imminent threat of a natural disaster, we take immediate steps to protect the public’s safety.” “In situations like these, one life lost is one life too […]
