VIEWPOINT Published in the Maui News June 10, 2018 By: Don S. Guzman The county charter establishes the structure and organization of the government of the County of Maui. It is a constitutional document, drafted in accordance with the will of the people, which defines the responsibilities of our local government. Each election, the County […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 15, 2017 By: Don S. Guzman Maui County residents are fortunate to enjoy the use of public recreational facilities such as pools, tennis courts and ball fields at relatively no cost. It has been the position of county government to recognize these facilities as a critical […]
Published in The Maui News, OCT 9, 2016 By MIKE WHITE The Maui County Council is continuing its multifaceted, multicommittee work to make more housing available to Lanai, Maui and Molokai residents. The council is processing multiple funding requests for housing-related projects by nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity’s Kahoma Project in West Maui and […]
For immediate release: Aug. 25, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Don S. Guzman, Chair Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation Committee “Maui County’s Energy Future” panel to update committee WAILUKU, Hawaii – A panel of energy experts will provide updates on models for utility ownership and strategies to reach 100-percent use of renewables on Tuesday, […]
For immediate release: May 16, 2016 Press release by: Councilmember Elle Cochran Maui County Council Cochran: Affordable housing fund should be for homes, not solar panels WAILUKU, Hawaii – Councilmember Elle Cochran is bringing light to a $442,000 appropriation from the affordable housing fund that is actually earmarked for solar panels in pending legislation. Cochran […]
VIEWPOINT Published in The Maui News, May 24, 2015 By DON COUCH The 3 Can Plan – a pilot program for curbside recycling in some South Maui neighborhoods – was discontinued by the county’s Department of Environmental Management in February after two years. Most of the program’s 1,570 households still have their three cans – […]
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 […]
On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Councilmember White delivered opening remarks at the Council Meeting. Good morning! By having this Council meeting, it’s nice to have a little change in pace and a quick break from the numbers of the budget. I would like to thank my fellow members and the entire staff for all of […]
Published in The Maui News Dec. 22, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL, for The Maui News Like many others during this holiday season, the Maui County Council’s ohana is reflecting on the past while also looking ahead to the promise of the new year. As a body that’s always in session, the council is still at […]
