Sustainable water stewardship through the East Maui Water Authority By Shane M. Sinenci When I took office five years ago, one of my first goals was to address our uncertain water future. Our communities have been left out of watershed planning and forced to navigate the privatization of our local water and the effects of […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Sinenci announces job opening for East Maui Water Authority director HĀNA, Hawaiʻi (March 25, 2024)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that the East Maui Regional Community Board is accepting applications through April 9 for the first East Maui Water Authority […]
Fostering a supportive environment for the mental health of our ‘ohana and community By Shane M. Sinenci As we enter the holidays and the season of Lono, we reflect on this year’s events, as it has been a challenging year for us and the world. The August 2023 fires continue to warrant our kōkua. For […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee to discuss DOH’s new procurement process for emergency-medical services WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 22, 2023)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that the Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive a presentation from the state […]
Aloha ‘āina efforts and honoring our aliʻi wahine By Shane M. Sinenci Our community has been shaken from the devastating fires over these past few days. My colleagues and I are profoundly saddened to see the loss of life and displacement of our residents, who were forced to flee their homes, businesses, and land. The […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan receives final state approval HĀNA, Hawaiʻi (July 17, 2023)—The State of Hawaiʻi Commission on Water Resource Management has adopted the Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan, providing policies for the protection, management and […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Committee Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council to appoint East Maui Regional Community Board members Friday HĀNA, Hawaiʻi (June 20, 2023)—The Maui County Council will vote to appoint members of the East Maui Regional Community Board at its meeting Friday at 9 […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Committee Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee still accepting East Maui Regional Community Board applications HĀNA, Hawai‘i (May 31, 2023)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that applications for the East Maui Regional Community Board will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on […]
E alu like mai kākou: Let’s work together! By Shane M. Sinenci Mayor Bissen presented his fiscal year 2024 proposed budget to the Maui County Council on March 24, and we are now tasked with revising and approving it. Public input is an integral part of our review process, and I appreciate the people who […]
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2023 Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee accepting East Maui Regional Community Board applications HĀNA, Hawai‘i—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that applications are being accepted for the East Maui Community Water Authority Board, established following the approval of […]
