On Wednesday, County Auditor Lance Taguchi transmitted a letter to members of the County Council with his plan of audits proposed to be conducted for the remaining six months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. The plan contains Charter mandated projects, including overseeing the independent annual financial audit of the County of Maui for FY 2013 […]
On Thursday, January 9, 2014, Councilmember White offered a statement regarding the Little Fire Ant. “I have been tracking news reports on the little fire ant and obtaining information through the Maui Invasive Species Council and Department of Agriculture. As a County Council member and manager of a hotel, protecting the health and safety […]
Councilmember Elle Cochran’s Opening Remarks, Dec. 20 Council meeting “There is no need to be joined at the head; we are joined already by our human hearts.” -Margaret Wheatley If we all agreed on everything, what would our lives be like? Noticing the places where we agree or disagree sounds simple, and yet, many times […]
For Immediate Release: December 6, 2013 Press release by: Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa Maui County Council Mateo appointed as County Clerk WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – The Maui County Council adopted Resolution 13-144 appointing Dennis A. “Danny” Mateo as the new County Clerk, Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa announced today. Mateo, Executive Assistant to Mayor […]
On Friday, September 20, 2013, Councilmember White delivered opening remarks at the Council Meeting, reflecting on the Constitution of the United States of America in honor of Constitution Day. Earlier this week on September 17, according to federal law, we celebrate Constitution Day – a day that we reflect and learn about the Constitution […]
Lectures will be held on Sept. 11 and Oct. 22 in the ’Ike Le’a building at University of Hawaii Maui College to discuss solid waste management policies, programs and technologies. Sierra Club Maui Group and Sustainable Living Institute of Maui will host a panel discussion entitled “Talkin’ Trash: Solid Waste Solutions for Maui.” The free […]
This article was published Sept. 5, 2013 on Elle’s Council Connection, Lahaina News. WAILUKU – The Maui County Council has completed its work and has adopted the Fiscal Year 2014 budget ordinances (which cover July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014). We had a very productive budget session this year and were able to accomplish the […]
For Immediate Release: Aug. 8, 2013 Press Release by: Gladys C. Baisa, Council Chair www.mauicounty.gov/baisa Council Chair welcomes Supreme Court opinion endorsing Council procedures WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII – Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa welcomed today’s 80-page opinion by the Supreme Court of Hawaii in Kanahele v. Maui County Council as a validation of the Council’s […]
For Immediate Release: Aug. 6, 2013 Press Release by: Gladys C. Baisa, Council Chair Maui County Council now accessible via social media WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – With a Twitter account, a Facebook page and an official blog on the County website, the Maui County Council is now able to communicate with constituents via social media, […]
Councilmember Stacy Crivello’s opening remarks at the June 6 Council Meeting: I’m starting my 6th month as a freshman council member. I am often asked by my constituents: “How’s it going on the county council?” “Is it what I expected?” “What’s it like working with your council colleagues?” “How’s your staff?” My usual reply […]
