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Kate Blystone confirmed as County of Maui Planning Director

Kate Blystone was confirmed as the Planning Director for the County of Maui by the Maui County Council on Wednesday. She has more than 20 years of experience as a land planner and community engagement professional in the public, private, nonprofit and education planning sectors.

Maui Planning Director Aoki to retire, focus on family after losing home in Lahaina fire

Mayor Richard Bissen today announced the retirement of Planning Director Kathleen Ross Aoki, as she wishes to focus on her family after losing her Lahaina home in the Aug. 8 fire. Her retirement is effective Dec. 31, 2023.

Agawa, Aoki and Takamori selected as directors under Bissen administration

Mayor-elect Bissen announced the appointments of directors to three more departments within his administration: Shayne Agawa as Director of Department of Environmental Management; Kathleen Aoki as Director of Department of Planning; and Marc Takamori as Director of Transportation.

Maui Mayor-elect Richard Bissen seeks resumes statewide to serve administration

Maui County Mayor-elect, Richard Bissen is seeking individuals who wish to serve their community in the position of County Department Directors and Deputy Directors.

Temporary Wednesday closures implemented to address permit backlog

The Plans Review Section of the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division will be closed to the public temporarily on Wednesdays beginning Nov. 16, 2022. The Maui County Department of Planning made the announcement today saying this will allow personnel to catch up on a backlog of plan reviews for permit applications.

Joseph Alueta Appointed Deputy Planning Director on Maui

Maui’s Joseph Alueta was appointed to serve as the Deputy Planning Director for the County of Maui. The appointment was made by Mayor Alan Arakawa and was announced today.

Spence Appointed Maui Housing Director; McLean to Fill Planning Director Spot

Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced the appointment of Planning Director Will Spence to serve as Director of the Department of Housing & Human Concerns, and Planning Deputy Director Michele McLean as Planning Director.