Councilmember White delivered opening remarks at the Tuesday, August 19, 2014 Council Meeting. Over the past few weeks, there is much to reflect upon. Maui had a serious threat of two hurricanes, our primary elections…… and of course, statehood day. Although Maui had only minor damage from the tropical storm as compared to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Councilmember Stacy Crivello delivered opening remarks at the Nov. 15 Council meeting. Traditionally, Thanksgiving Day in November is a day set aside to celebrate with family and friends to remember the things we are thankful for. Daily, we encounter many opportunities to say “thank you”, “mahalo”, “salamat”, or “arigato”. Every time we take a […]
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 […]
Councilmember Don Guzman’s opening remarks at the Aug. 20 Council meeting. This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our country’s most important political speeches of the century, which was delivered before a quarter of a million Americans on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at our nation’s capital. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I […]
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 […]
