For Immediate Release: July 23, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee Applications sought for new South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū advisory committees MAKAWAO, Hawaiʻi—The council is seeking applications from South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū residents by Aug. 23 for two new advisory committees to the Maui Planning Commission, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Mike Molina Published in the Maui News July 17, 2021 Baby Beach churns concern among North Shore community For many of us who grew up around Maui’s North Shore, Baby Beach—also known as Wawau Point—holds precious memories as a place where we went to swim, snorkel, explore, fish, exercise or just […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Michael J. Molina Published in the Maui News March 13, 2021 Community advisory committees get more of a say in proposed bill In July 2019, I submitted a proposed bill to council to authorize the formation of a community advisory committee for the Paia-Haiku Community Plan Area. At the time, […]
For immediate release: February 5, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee Applications sought for new Commission on Healing Solutions for Homelessness WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee is seeking applications by Feb. 19 at noon for the new Commission on Healing Solutions for Homelessness, […]
For immediate release: January 22, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee Nominee for prosecuting attorney to be vetted Tuesday WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to vet the nomination of Andrew H. Martin for prosecuting attorney, Chair Mike Molina […]
For Immediate Release: January 19, 2021 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee WAILUKU, Hawaii—The council is seeking applications for the 2021-22 Maui County Charter Commission by noon on Feb. 1, Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee Chair Michael J. Molina announced following a special meeting this morning. A […]
For immediate release: November 17, 2020 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee Vote on prosecuting attorney’s removal planned for Dec. 4 WAILUKU, Hawaii—Councilmember Michael J. Molina announced today the vote on the prosecuting attorney’s removal is planned for Dec. 4. A committee report issued by the Governance, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Mike Molina Published in the Maui News October 10, 2020 In June, Mayor Victorino launched the program, “Kama’aina First,” encouraging businesses to provide discounts to residents for services, entertainment, products and restaurants via a one-stop website. Though it’s a well-intentioned gesture, the program has put the cart before the horse. I’m concerned this […]
For Immediate Release: August 20, 2020 Press Release by: Councilmember Michael J. Molina Chair Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee County Council committee to consider proposals for improvements to Sunshine Law, other state statutes WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee on Tuesday at 9 a.m. will consider whether to ask the state Legislature to […]
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2020 Press Release by: Michael J. Molina, Chair Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee get.committee@mauicounty.us Proposed charter amendments on Friday’s council agenda WAILUKU, Hawaii—Six proposals to reform the structure of Maui County’s government will be considered for passage on first reading on Friday at 9 a.m., Councilmember Michael J. Molina […]
