Gabe Johnson is the Chair of the Agriculture, Diversification, Environment, and Public Transportation Committee.
He holds the County Council seat for the Lānaʻi residency area.
Councilmember Johnson’s bills & Initiatives
First term (21-22)
(Reducing fines for sleeping in parks) Bill 117 (2021) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10673831&GUID=17A91CAE-EAF4-4A6B-AD02-4BD3919669F2
(Omnibus Housing) Bill 111 (2021) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10349486&GUID=8F86C29E-DDC8-4FA7-85F1-8F9CF76DC278
(Affordable price guidelines) Bill 107 (2022) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5839082&GUID=31F9C305-C426-4597-A143-BE638F273CE4&Options=&Search=
(AH Fund) Bill 61 (2022) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10673831&GUID=17A91CAE-EAF4-4A6B-AD02-4BD3919669F2
(Kula ag Park expansion) Bill 160 (2022) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11593681&GUID=2577C21A-560B-486D-9A39-E5085F0963FA
(Dept of Ag powers, duties & functions) Bill 105 (2022) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11233191&GUID=EF091773-330F-4A7D-82F6-465885C5BB07
Funding Priorities & Initiatives
Aloha House 12 Bed Dorm
New Housing & Community Development Division in the Department of Housing
Increase the Affordable Housing Fund and funding for first time Homeowner programs
Doubled funding for Farmer’s micro grants
Increased PALS worker wages to livable wages
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Second term (23-24)
(Free Bus Fare) Bill 81 (2023) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12246716&GUID=5B8FD0A1-E6E5-4738-B28E-65EB2390DF71
(Redefining farm and ag labor dwellings) Bill 42 (2024) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12812275&GUID=4AC72BCE-943E-4C00-B909-45BA14339BD4
(Eliminating the Fixture Count) Bill 146 (2024) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13669366&GUID=9CC3182A-9935-4DE1-933A-5B19E4144FE3
(Water Catchment permits 30,000 gallons) Bill 180 (2024) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13669368&GUID=93DA8140-B04B-47D0-A926-6587938891F7
(Tiering Ag RPT rates) Bill 103 (2023) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12520205&GUID=328039B5-4122-457F-B0DD-55E368D03A7B
(Codifying the CARP) Bill 136 (2024) https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13632503&GUID=55F512FA-7CE1-4C04-96D5-00490BA19955
*(Requiring Disinfection of Wastewater Discharge) Bill 52 https://mauicounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12560472&GUID=67A8DAED-F74B-41DD-A085-CDEEADE2E481
Funding Priorities & Initiatives
County Ferry Feasibility Study & Ferry Purchase
Increase funding for social services, environmental protection, and immigration & migrant services (a new line item) after the August ‘23 fires
Lāna’i Dog Park
Made PALS free for Maui families
Epic Swim Maui
Kina’ole Adult Day Care
Lāna’i farm to kupuna voucher program
Funding travel for Lāna’i and Molokai students
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Third term (25-26) Italicized are in committee
Ag Eco Tourism
Food Trucks on Farms
Right to Shelter Bill 111 (2024)
Underground Power Lines Bill 90 (2023)
Grant reimbursement
Right to garden
Empty Home tax
Rent stabilization
Funding Priorities & Initiatives
Local Food Purchasing Incentive: Farm to Family Program
Maui United Way County Wide ALICE Initiative: Kama’aina Credit
Increased Funding for Immigrant and Migrant Services
Created a new transitional housing program
Implementation of the Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan
The following flowchart illustrates proposed steps to implement the COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN. It includes recommendations from the Plan that fall under the council’s legislative authority. It does not include budget-specific recommendations or items or that fall under the purview of the Administration, such as bond issuance, tax increases, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Staff
- Kate Griffiths, Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Analyst
- Axel Beers, Policy Analyst and Communications
- Roxanne Morita, Lānaʻi Office Executive Assistant
District Office Staff
Roxanne Morita
P.O. Box 630647
814 Fraser Avenue
Lānaʻi City, Hawaii 96763
(808) 565-7094
(808) 866-4489
Contact
Email: gabe.johnson@mauicounty.us
Kalana O Maui Building
200 South High St.
8th Floor
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Ph: (808) 270-7768
Fax: (808) 270-7848
Residency Area: Lānaʻi
Social Media
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