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Couch to Host Afternoon Social in Kīhei, June 30

In his bid for South Maui’s (District 11) seat in Hawaiʻi’s State House of Representatives, former Maui County Council Member Don Couch will host a meet-and-greet afternoon social at the 5 Palms Restaurant in Kīhei from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Don Couch Files for South Maui State House Seat

Don Couch is running as a Democrat to represent State House District 11 which includes Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena.

Don Couch Campaign Kickoff Event, May 16

Former Maui County Council member Don Couch will host his campaign kick-off for the District 11 House seat on Wednesday, May 16 at the Kīhei VFW Hall.

Couch Announces Candidacy for District 11 House

Couch is running as a Democrat to represent State House District 11 which includes Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena.

Couch Seeks 60-Day Halt on Honoapi’ilani Seawall Construction

Maui Councilmember Don Couch submitted is requesting an immediate 60-day moratorium on the construction of a seawall along the Honoapi’ilani Highway at Olowalu.

Don Couch to Open Campaign Headquarters in Kīhei

Maui County Council member Don Couch announces the opening of his campaign headquarters in Kīhei on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

Committee Continues Community Plan Hearings on Lānaʻi

The Planning Committee continues its review of the Lānaʻi Community Plan on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lānaʻi Community Center.

Lānaʻi Plan Review Slated to Continue After Budget Session

Couch said documents related to the plan need further review and preparation to ensure clarity when presented to the public.

Maui Home Business Bill Advances to Full Council

Under the bill, hours of operation would be limited to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; automotive repair and body shops would require a special use permit; and only one ground or wall sign, no larger than 2 square feet would be permitted.

Home Business Bill to Address Nuisance Activity Gets Hearing

A series of public meetings are planned to receive input on a pending Home Business Bill, to permit and regulate home-based businesses in certain zoning districts.

VIDEO: Don Couch – Candidate Profile 2012

“Aloha. I’m Don Couch, and I’m running for Maui County Council, South Maui seat. Over the last 20 years, I have been involved in the community and the governance of Maui County. What I’ve learned is that it is very complex and (there are) difficult issues.”

Maui Short-Term Rental Bill Signed into Law

Supporters described the bill as a tool to “protect the character of neighborhoods while allowing an industry that has been in the background to come out in the open and provide jobs for Maui’s small businesses.”

VIDEO: Don Couch, South Maui Council, Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com

Don Couch, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Don Couch, and I’m running for South Maui, County Council.  I have experience working in the county as a former Executive Assistant to Mayor Alan Arakawa, as well as former Deputy Director of Planning.  Pretty much, the most important issue right now is […]