Gabe Johnson

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