Published in Lahaina News, May 8, 2014 By Elle Cochran WAILUKU – The past four months at the County Council have been quite eventful. My office has been engaged with several significant issues that impact West Maui, including (but not limited to) the Kahoma Village 201H affordable housing project (neighboring Lahaina Cannery Mall); King Kamehameha […]
At the request of constituents, Councilmember Don Couch will introduce a bill at the March 11 Council meeting to prohibit alcohol consumption at Kamaole Beach Park II. He intends for the bill to be referred to a standing committee. Proposed resolutions to be introduced include the approval of property acquisition for the Wailuku municipal parking […]
EAR Committee meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Agenda: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18759 The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee, chaired by Councilmember Don S. Guzman, will receive a presentation from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development on prospective agricultural projects, Maui County’s film industry, an upcoming energy conference and the Made in Maui festival. OED […]
Published in The Maui News January 12, 2014 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News The County Council’s Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee will consider a proposed resolution Tuesday authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a weather-protection tent cover for the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. The […]
Published in The Maui News November 24, 2013 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News Maui County’s Economic Development Revolving Fund was established in 2011 for the purpose of strengthening, growing and diversifying Maui County’s economy. The amount of $1 million was initially appropriated by the County Council in the fiscal year 2013 budget. […]
For immediate release: Oct. 7, 2013 Press Release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman Maui County Council Public invited to presentation on Central Maui Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan KAHULUI, Hawaii – The public is invited to a meeting for a presentation on Complete Streets and the Central Maui Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan on Wednesday, […]
Published in The Maui News Oct. 6, 2013 By DONALD G. COUCH JR., for The Maui News In the next few months, I intend to conduct evening Planning Committee meetings in several community plan areas for residents to provide testimony on the landmark home-based business bill currently under review. Since introducing the bill two years […]
Committee reviews “DreamCourt” donation for Lahaina Civic Center Complex; decision expected at October 4 Council meeting The Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee today heard testimony and met with Administration officials on a proposed resolution authorizing the County of Maui to accept a donation of a “DreamCourt” outdoor basketball court to replace one tennis […]
Published in The Maui News June 16, 2013 By DON GUZMAN , for The Maui News With its four areas of policy oversight, the Maui County Council’s Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture, and Recreation Committee, known as the EAR Committee, is an adroit body — addressing opportunities and obstacles to improving Maui County’s economy, alternative energy […]
For Immediate Release: August 30, 2013 Press Release by: Councilmember Don G. Couch, Jr. Chair, Planning Committee Committee seeks input on home-based business bill WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII – The Planning Committee will consider a bill to permit and regulate home-based businesses in certain County zoning districts, on Thursday at 9 a.m., Committee Chair Don Couch […]
