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‘Where’s the money?’ Applicants wait for funds from Maui County program to help build ‘ohana housing
In 2023, the Maui County Council put aside $2.75 million to help families build ʻohana units, but problems with the program have stalled the awarding of grants.
Maui County Council’s term begins with same members, new federal fire relief funding to spend, old problems to tackle
The balance of power on the council could come into play on critical issues that include the mayor’s proposal to phase out thousands of short-term vacation rentals.
Maui County’s public access network Akakū fighting to prevent significant cuts to its funding
A decision made under the 2019 Trump administration could impact the fees cable companies pay to the state for public programming.
Voters back more ethics oversight and compensation changes, oppose longer terms for boards
Two charter amendments passed with nearly 60% of the vote. The third, which proposed consecutive terms for board members with no waiting period, was narrowly defeated.
Maui County incumbents survive election despite voter frustration about Lahaina fire recovery, economy
All Maui County Council members appeared to have won reelection, though the South Maui race was separated by just over 100 votes as of Wednesday morning, and it was unknown how many more ballots were pending. In the presidential race, voters said concerns over the economy pushed them to back Trump.
Campaign contributions show what’s at stake in Maui County Council elections
Money is flowing into the most closely contested races for the council, including the South Maui race, and contributions from vacation rental organizations reflect the hot-button proposal to ban short-term rentals that the council will have to consider.
Short-term rentals, housing after fire among top issues in Maui County Council races
Even with the political factions that have split the council in recent years, candidates on both sides of the aisle are cautious when it comes to the mayor’s proposal of completely phasing out short-term rentals.
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.
Council greenlights eminent domain for Central Maui Landfill expansion
The Council in its meeting Friday authorized eminent domain proceedings to gain legal access to land planned for the expansion of the Central Maui Landfill. The land includes nearly 20-acre former quarry site and will be used for the permanent disposal of toxic ash and debris from the Lahaina wildfire.
Council advances eminent domain land condemnation for Central Maui Landfill expansion
Maui County Council members moved quickly Friday morning to give the first of two approvals for the county to launch eminent domain condemnation proceedings in 2nd Circuit Court. The court action would help the county get legal access to a nearly 20-acre former quarry site for the final disposal of toxic ash and debris from the Lahaina wildfire.
Council committee hears more on eminent domain proposal for landfill expansion
After hearing impassioned pleas Tuesday from Lahaina wildfire survivors for quick action in a proposed eminent domain condemnation, Maui County Council members struggled to pin down the property owner on what it would take, or cost, for the county to acquire the nearly 20-acre quarry for final disposal of toxic ash and debris.
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.
Attorney Guzman Running for Pontanilla’s Council Seat
Don Guzman has announced his candidacy for the Maui County Council residency seat of Kahului today.
Merrill Lynch to Buy Back County’s Investment
Mayor Alan Arakawa announced on Friday that the County of Maui has reached a resolution regarding the purchase of $32 million in student loan auction rate securities from Merrill Lynch.
Movie Producer Ryan Kavanaugh to Keynote Annual Counties’ Conference in Wailea
Every year government officials, business, nonprofit and community leaders and members of the public gather for the Hawaii State Association of Counties Annual Conference (HSAC). This year the event will be held June 22-23 at the Grand Wailea Resort
Brian Moto Appointed UH Maui College Chancellor’s Special Asst
University of Hawaii Maui College recently announced the appointment of Brian Moto to the position of Special Assistant to the Chancellor position.
Inouye “Earmark” Moratorium Will Affect Many
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye yesterday announced that the Committee will implement a moratorium on earmarks for the current session of Congress.
Abercrombie Nominates Jesse Souki Director of State Planning Office
Former County of Maui Deputy Corporation Counsel Jesse Souki has been nominated for the State Director of the Office of Planning by Governor Abercrombie.
Census Bureau Issues 130th Ed of Government’s Best-Selling Reference Book
The latest edition of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2011 is now available for free online.
Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association Appoints Former Honolulu Mayor Hannemann President
The Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA) recently announced the appointment of former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann as president of the statewide membership organization, effective January 1, 2011. He replaces Murray Towill who retired from the post in August of this year.
