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 […]
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For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to consider wildfire debris removal bill WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Sept. 22, 2023)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. on a bill to establish standards and procedures for the removal of fire […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice-Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Upcountry community meeting Wednesday night on water safety, wildfire-debris management and disaster recovery PUKALANI, Hawaiʻi (September 19, 2023)—Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced today she is hosting a community meeting at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani […]
Joining together to support disaster-relief efforts By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura My heart goes out to all those who have been impacted by the wildfires in Lāhainā, Upcountry and South Maui. Our community has suffered unthinkable loss, and yet, we have come together like never before. Kōkua continues to be made available for displaced residents […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice-Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Kula community meeting tomorrow night on water safety KULA, Hawaiʻi (August 23, 2023)—Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced that she is hosting a community meeting at Von Tempsky Community Center at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow to discuss impacts to water […]
