COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News December 12, 2020 Mahalo Maui County As we wind down the final month of the 2019-2020 Council term, I take pride in reflecting on what our county has accomplished during my tenure. While assumed by many as a given, Maui County’s strong […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News August 8, 2020 Maui County has been able to provide support to our struggling residents, businesses and organizations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On my home island, the county has partnered with local, independent Lanai farmers to purchase produce for distribution to residents facing […]
For Immediate Release: May 18, 2020 Press Release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Healthy Families and Communities Committee Maui County Council http:/mauicounty.us/hokama/ Committee to discuss approaches for feral animal management; no legislation to be considered WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii—On Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Healthy Families and Communities Committee will discuss options for both countywide and regional […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News March 14, 2020 On Tuesday, the Healthy Families and Communities Committee held its second meeting to address the issue of feral animal management in Maui County. Feral animals—including cats, chickens, pigs and deer—raise serious concerns for many residents and pose substantial risks for native […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News October 7, 2018 By: Councilmember Riki Hokama On this year’s general election ballot, the following question will be posed to voters: “Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?” Residents have […]
For immediate release: September 14, 2018 Press release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama Resolution urging audit of State Department of Education to be introduced WAILUKU, Hawaii – A resolution will be introduced at the Maui County Council’s Friday, Sept. 21 meeting urging the State Auditor to conduct a performance and fiscal audit of the Hawaii State […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, August 5, 2018 By: Councilmember Riki Hokama On the general election ballot in November, the following question will be posed to voters: “Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?” The […]
For immediate release: March 23, 2018 Press Release by: Councilmember Riki Hokama, Chair, Budget and Finance Committee Schedule announced for fiscal year 2019 budget district meetings WAILUKU, Hawaii—The Maui County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee will hold evening meetings throughout the county, starting at the end of this month, to receive community input on the […]
For immediate release: May 30, 2017 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Council approves fiscally responsible budget totaling $705.2 million WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council approved, by a vote of 8-0, a $705.2 million fiscal year 2018 budget, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced today. The approval […]
For immediate release: May 2, 2017 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Committee advances $704.8 million budget amidst fiscal challenges WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval of a $704.8-million county budget for fiscal year 2018, which focuses on balancing community needs with the rising cost of services, […]
