#Kahului residency seat

Kauanoe Batangan officially sworn in as Maui County Council member; Committee memberships assigned

Kauanoe Batangan began his term on the Maui County Council Monday morning, stepping into the Kahului residency seat held by the late Council Member Tasha Kama, a fulfillment of her final wish for him to succeed her.

Maui Council set for leadership reorganization on Jan. 5

The Maui County Council will consider a reorganization of its leadership and committee chairs during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers.

Council deadlocks on Kama successor; decision moves to Mayor Bissen

The Maui County Council failed to reach a majority decision Tuesday afternoon in appointing a successor to the late Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama, effectively handing the selection authority to Mayor Richard Bissen.

Kahului Council candidates interviewed; contrasts emerge in policies, philosophy and personalities

Differing personalities, philosophies and policy positions surfaced Thursday afternoon as Maui County Council members interviewed three applicants vying to fill the unexpired term of the late Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.

Community divides over swing vote successor for late Council Member Tasha Kama

The Maui County Council heard more than two hours of passionate and divided testimony Thursday morning regarding the appointment of a successor to the Kahului residency seat left vacant by the passing of Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama. The Council is considering three applicants for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term: Virgilio “Leo” R. Agcolicol, […]

‘Small in stature, huge in presence’: Maui bids aloha to Council Member Tasha Kama

Tears, laughter and the soaring voices of 31 grandchildren filled the Castle Theater on Wednesday morning to celebrate a life of love, service and faith as Maui bid farewell to Maui County Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.

Maui Council adopts dual track Kahului seat vacancy process, clashes over Bill 9 delay

The official process of nomination will begin soon, with a special Council meeting and public hearing scheduled for Nov. 20 to consider nominees. Applications and financial disclosure statements from Kahului residents seeking the seat are due no later than noon Nov. 10. Council members’ nominations are due 9 a.m. Nov. 20. A final vote is slated to be taken on the deadline day, Nov. 25.

Deep sadness: Council Member Tasha Kama dies Sunday night

Maui County Council Member Tasha Kama died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, surrounded by her loved ones, according to a family statement posted on the Kahului council member’s Facebook page. She was 73.