Dave Merchant, chair of the nominating committee said all seven candidates who were considered were well qualified, thoughtful, and demonstrated a commitment to public service.

The Maui County Democratic Party confirmed the list of seven contenders today.

The next edition of "County on Your Corner" with Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Isle Keiki Fest located on the University of Hawai`i - Maui College campus.

The public is encouraged to provide testimony or feedback on what they think is important for inclusion in the budget. The first District meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Paia Community Center.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa's next "County on Your Corner" will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Maui Swap Meet located on the University of Hawai`i Maui College campus in Kahului.

The next edition of Mayor Alan Arakawa's "County on Your Corner" will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 28, at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului.

Fukuyama ran for the West Maui Council seat in 2008 and 2010. He made the move from Lahaina to Kahului earlier this year to care for his 90-year-old mother, who required full-time assistance.

The Maui County Councilmen are set to chair different committees. Joseph Pontanilla of Kahului will continue as the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. Gladys C. Baisa of Upcountry Maui will chair the Land Use Committee. Michael P. Victorino of Wailuku, Waihe’e, and Waiehu will chair the Water Resources Committee and Bill Kauakea Medeiros... Read more »