#Ethics
Council refers Zielinski’s appointment as Finance director to committee
Maui County Council members referred Maria Zielinski’s appointment as director of the Department of Finance to committee during a full Council meeting Friday morning.
Eminent domain proposal for Central Maui Landfill expansion sent to Council committee
Maui County Council members were sharply divided Friday over a proposal to use Maui County’s condemnation power of eminent domain to obtain a nearly 20-acre former quarry next to the Central Maui Landfill for the final disposal of toxic Lahaina fire ash and debris.
Gov. Green Signs 18 “Good Government” bills aimed at rebuilding public trust
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed 18 “Good Government” bills on Friday, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that aim to provide greater transparency and accountability.
Gov. Green signs “good government” bills on transparency and accountability
Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed seven bills into law he’s calling “good government” bills, to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying, and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
Senator Jarrett Keohokalole reaches settlement agreement in ethics investigation
Senator Jarrett Keohokalole reached a settlement agreement and resolution of investigation that he signed and filed Friday morning with the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives takes action in response to recent bribery charges
The House of Representatives is taking the several actions to address the recent bribery charges brought against two former Hawaiʻi lawmakers.
Applications Sought for Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and E. Maui Conservation Planning Committee
Applications to fill Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and East Maui seats on the Conservation Planning Committee are being accepted until Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m.
New South Maui & Pāʻia-Haʻikū Advisory Committees Seeking Members
The deadline to apply for seats on the new South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū advisory committees — now including two alternates for each body — has been extended to Sept. 30.
Molina Addresses ‘Crisis-Level’ Affordable Housing Need
Councilmember Michael J. Molina has a new plan that might expand affordable housing opportunities for Maui families.
Mayor Responds to Committee Vote on Lahaina Injection Well Case
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed disappointment in a County Council committeeʻs decision to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection well case.
Five nominated to Maui Boards and Commissions
The council’s Committee of the Whole will consider this week the Mayor’s requests for the appointment of five people to vacancies on various boards and commissions. The list of nominees includes: Bernice Vadla to the Board of Variances and Appeals for a term expiring on March 31, 2013. (Proposed to replace Sandra Duvauchelle). The council […]
