Preserving Lahaina’s historic character By Tamara Paltin In anticipation of the rebuilding process in Lahaina, we must preserve and restore historic and cultural structures and sites that were damaged in the Aug. 8 fires. As we chart a path forward, we must recognize why Lahaina is historic and what we can do to preserve the […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Tamara Paltin, Chair Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to meet Wednesday on wildfire-recovery efforts WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Oct. 2, 2023)—The Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday to receive updates on recovery efforts in response to the August 2023 wildfires, […]
Council committee prioritizes public safety By Tamara Paltin A bill to improve public safety by updating the regulation of air guns and replica guns is up for second and final reading by the Maui County Council on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Bill 169, CD 1 (2022) was proposed by the police department and recommended for […]
By Tamara Paltin As chair of the new Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee, I look forward to using my experience and interests as a former Ocean Safety Officer to collaborate on disaster preparation and mitigation with the Department of Fire and Public Safety, the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Police and […]
