Published in The Maui News, September 25, 2016 By MIKE VICTORINO, for The Maui News Members of the Hawaii State Association of Counties’ executive committee agree our lobbying efforts at the state Capitol should start from the top. That’s why we’ve scheduled a meeting with Gov. David Ige Monday. We’ll remind the governor of the […]
For immediate release: June 29, 2016 Press release by: Michael P. Victorino, Chair Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee County manager proposal not advancing to general election ballot WAILUKU, Hawaii – A charter amendment proposal to establish a county manager was voted down 5-4 today in the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Committee Chair Michael P. […]
Published in The Maui News, June 19, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Monday at 9 a.m., the policy board of the recently created Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization will continue its efforts to hire the MPO’s first executive director. The Maui MPO is an independent entity that will facilitate joint state and county […]
Published in The Maui News, April 17, 2016 By MIKE WHITE , The Maui News Now is the time for each of us to call and email our state legislators and ask that counties receive a fair share of revenue from the transient accommodations tax. While keeping an ever-increasing portion of the TAT for itself, […]
Published in The Maui News, March 20, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Streaming videos of Maui County Council meetings and committee meetings conducted in the Council Chambers are now available on the council’s website: mauicounty.us. The Maui County General Plan instructs county officials to “promote civic engagement,” “promote and ensure public participation […]
Published in The Maui News, March 6, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News March is shaping up to be a busy month for the Maui County Council. The council will have a special meeting in Lanai City this coming Saturday, followed by a regular council meeting on Friday. Saturday’s special council meeting will consider […]
Published in The Maui News, February 21, 2016 By MIKE WHITE , The Maui News On Thursday at 1 p.m., the Special Committee on County Governance will meet for the sixth time to evaluate a possible county manager form of government for the County of Maui. The mayor is currently elected to serve as the […]
Published in The Maui News, November 8, 2015 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News Innovative reforms in county government are on the way, thanks to legislation being considered by the Maui County Council this month. The council is committed to designing roadways for all modes of transportation – taking into account pedestrians, bicyclists, persons […]
Published in The Maui News, November 1, 2015 By MIKE VICTORINO, for The Maui News Should the County of Maui consider the county manager form of governance? It’s a big question. The basic concept is to unify all governing authority in the County Council, with an appointed county manager supplanting the mayor as the day-to-day […]
For immediate release: Oct. 28, 2015 Press release by: Councilmember Michael P. Victorino, Chair Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Advisory body sought to review county manager form of governance WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider a resolution establishing an advisory body to review the county manager form of governance on […]
