#furlough

Based on the promise of federal aid, the governor made the decision to delay the implementation of the furloughs, which was set to begin on Jan. 1, 2021. However, he added that because it’s a fluid situation, there is no timeline of when the furloughs will begin.

Hawaiʻi’s four public worker unions have voiced opposition to Governor David Ige’s furlough plan that calls for two unpaid days off each month for a 9.2% reduction in pay while in effect.

Sen. Mazie Hirono joined colleagues in drafting a letter to the Transportation Security Administration, demanding overdue back pay for federal employees.

A bipartisan bill that seeks to provide compensation of furloughed federal employees has gained the support of Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

Adrienne King, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor (R) Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Adrienne King and I’m running for Lt. Governor on the Republican ticket.  A little about myself–I was born in Detroit, Michigan; I came to Hawaii in ’72 after graduating from college in law school.  I came and met and married a […]

Tasha Kama, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Tasha Kama.  I’m a Democrat running for the State House of Representatives for District 8 which encompasses the communities of Waikapu, Wailuku, Waiehu, Waihee and Kahakuloa.  We must remedy our reliance on imported goods and must think, behave and act sustainably […]

Barry Wurst, 2010 candidate for the Board of Education-Maui Residency seat, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Barry Wurst.  I am a teacher, and I’m running for the Board of Education, District 2.  While we do have many great things happening in our school system, we also have problems that need to be addressed.  I believe our main problem […]

Justin Hughey, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Justin Hughey and I’m running for State House of Representatives, District 8.  I am a teacher, and I work a second job at a restaurant in order to be a teacher, even though I have a Master’s Degree.  My predominant focus is […]

Leona Rocha-Wilson, 2010 candidate for the Board of Education-Maui Residency seat, Transcript: Introduction: I’m Leona Rocha-Wilson.  I was born in H-Poko, went to Maui High and Baldwin High.  After graduating from Baldwin High, I joined the service.  My mother felt that she wanted me to do something other than work in the fields, so we sat down […]

Maui’s plastic bag ordinance is the subject of a public hearing today in Wailuku.  Officials from the Department of Environmental Management will discuss proposed administrative rules that outline what types of bags are permissible and guidelines for compliance. Maui’s plastic bag ban is set to go into effect on January 11, 2011, prohibiting businesses from […]

Today is the second furlough day on the county’s schedule for the new fiscal year.  Closed today are the county building in Wailuku, the Kalana Pakui Building, the council district offices in Hana, Lanai and Molokai, the Old Wailuku Courthouse, the DMV service center at the Maui Mall, all payment windows and counters, as well as […]

Joe Souki, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Joseph Souki.  I am currently an incumbent member of the House, 8th District.  I am from District 8 all the way from Kahakuloa to Waikapu.  This past year, I’ve been part of the leadership and the chairman of the Transportation Committee.  I […]

Ray Hart, 2010 candidate for the Board of Education-Maui Residency seat, Transcript: Introduction:  Please introduce yourself, give your name, the race you are running for and briefly name the key issues you plan to address in your campaign. Answer:  Hi, my name is Ray Hart.  I’m running for the Board of Education.  The major issues that […]

Gary Hooser, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:  INTRODUCTION:  Aloha, I’m Gary Hooser.  I’m a candidate for Lt. Governor.  And I’m focusing on the issues (there’s lots of important issues of course, but) energy independence, educational excellence, environmental protection and sustainability are my key areas of focus.  I’ve been in the Hawaii State Senate […]

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 […]

The Solid Waste Division experienced an unusual number of automated drivers out this week due to injury, emergency vacation, planned vacation and sick leave, which resulted in several automated refuse routes being missed. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, will “make every attempt” to pick up all missed automated trash […]

Today is the county’s first government imposed furlough Friday.  Closed today are all county service centers and satellite offices, payment windows, administrative offices, permitting facilities and senior centers as well as the Maui fire department’s fire prevention bureau and the police department’s records and id section.  Pools are open—following a previously announced one-day per week […]

The County of Maui observes its first government imposed furlough Friday on July 16, 2010.  It is the first of 12 scheduled furlough days in the new fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Furloughed employees also includes all managerial staff. One day per month furloughs were proposed by Mayor […]

Changes in fees and services approved for the FY2011 budget begin Thursday, June 1, 2010 with the start of the new Fiscal Year.  The changes include bus fare increases, electrical permit violation fees, reduced landfill hours, changes to real property taxes, and a one-day-per month furlough schedule for county workers.  BUS FARE INCREASES Commuter Fee:  […]

The county furlough schedule for the fiscal year that begins next week on July 1st, was released by the Mayor’s office today. All County of Maui civil service and appointed employees, excluding uniformed Police and Fire employees under separate collective bargaining agreements that do not include furloughs, will be furloughed 12 days between July 1, […]