Author: Yuki Lei Sugimura

For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Budget committee heads to Kīhei, Pāʻia for evening meetings early next week WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (April 11, 2025)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will hold evening budget meetings in Kīhei on Monday and Pāʻia on Tuesday to […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Evening budget meetings next week on Lānaʻi, Molokai and in West Maui WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (April 4, 2025)— Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura today reminded Maui County residents that the committee will […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Community input sought at evening budget meetings in April WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 27, 2025)—A Maui County Council committee will hold seven evening meetings on Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi next month to gather community input on the fiscal […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Online survey to rate county’s funding priorities WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 24, 2025)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has created an online survey to gather information on how Maui County residents want their tax dollars spent, Committee […]
Fostering community relations in Upcountry Maui By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Creating spaces to gather with our neighbors and community members is essential to forming fundamental bonds that ensure Maui County thrives socially and economically. In Upcountry Maui, residents are continuing to engage with each other and build a sense of unity. Von Tempsky Community […]
Opening more discussion on the proposed water source agreement in Kula By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura An abundant source of clean water is needed in Upcountry Maui to support on-island agriculture, reliable residential use and fire prevention and suppression. As the county continues its post-disaster mitigation efforts, the ability to provide and access water will […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Evening budget meetings planned throughout the county next month WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 27, 2024)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will hold evening budget meetings in council residency areas April 1-16 to receive community input on the […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to receive presentation on a post-fire economic overview from the University of Hawaiʻi WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Feb. 23, 2024)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation at its meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. regarding […]
Reflecting with gratitude, enduring with fortitude By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura 2023 has been a year like never before. Of course, the Aug. 8 wildfires have had a profound impact on all of us, and our focus shifted to prioritize those directly and indirectly affected by this life-changing disaster. The unprecedented event brought people from […]