For Immediate Release:
Press Release by:
Alice L. Lee, Chair
Maui County Council
media@mauicounty.us
Council to hold press conference Thursday on disaster-relief efforts
WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Oct. 24, 2023)—The Maui County Council will hold a press conference Thursday at 2:30 p.m. on the 8th floor of Kalana O Maui to answer questions and discuss debris removal, resource hubs, economic-recovery efforts and other related matters, Chair Alice L. Lee announced today.
Lee said the council plans to hold regular press conferences that will include no more than two councilmembers to comply with Sunshine Law regulations. Councilmember Tamara Paltin from West Maui will participate in Thursday’s conference along with Chair Lee.
“The council’s goal is to remain in constant communication with community members and provide updates to the media on important disaster-relief efforts,” said Lee, who holds the seat for the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū residency area. “Our staff is continuing to look for ways to make information more accessible to everyone.”
Credentialed media are asked to RSVP for the press conference by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday to media@mauicounty.us.
The press conference may be viewed on Akakū Channel 53 and Facebook Live. For more information, please call the Office of Council Services at (808) 270-7838.
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