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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.

County of Maui launching online portal to improve public records request process

The County of Maui aims to make it easier for residents to request and receive public records in accordance with Hawai’i law, thanks to software technology modernization, the county Department of the Corporation Counsel announced today.

Mimi DesJardins sworn in as First Deputy Corporation Counsel

Mimi DesJardins was sworn in June 30 as First Deputy Corporation Council for the County of Maui.

Judge Poelman Confirmed to Maui District Court

Wailuku attorney Lloyd A. Poelman was confirmed today for a six-year term as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit on Maui, during a confirmation hearing today in the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

Poelman Appointed Maui Judge

Poelman was among a list of nominees identified by the Judicial Selection Commission to be considered for the Maui vacancy created by the resignation of former district judge Mimi DesJardins.

List of 6 Maui Judicial Nominees Released

The list of nominees includes: Brian A. Costa; Michelle L. Drewyer; Gregory J. Garneau; Kirstin M. Hamman; Georgia A. K. McMillen; and Lloyd A. Poelman.

Hawaii Senate Confirms Maui Attorney as District Court Judge

Mimi DesJardins was confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate today as Maui’s newest District Court of the Second Circuit. DesJardins fills the vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Judge Rhonda Loo to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.

Mimi DesJardins Selected to Fill Maui Judicial Vacancy

DesJardins fills the vacancy created by the elevation of former District Court Judge Rhonda Lai Loo on Maui.The selection is still subject to State Senate confirmation.

Six Attorneys Up for Maui Judicial Appointment

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced yesterday that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy for the county of Maui district court.

6 Included on Maui Judicial Nominee List

The nomination list includes the following individuals: Mimi DesJardins; Michelle L. Drewyer; Adrianne H. Heely; Adriel S.C. Menor; Richard A. Priest, Jr.; and Douglas J. Sameshima.