For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider resolution on prioritizing use of recycled water to preserve potable water for housing KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (Sept. 20, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced today that the council will consider at its meeting next Friday his resolution urging the county administration to […]
Creating opportunities through hardships By Tom Cook Everyone agrees there is a need for additional housing on Maui. The need is most urgent in the wildfire-impacted zones of Lahaina and Upcountry, where last year’s fires have taken our housing crisis into a housing catastrophe. With 2,173 structures destroyed in last year’s tragedy, rebuilding multigenerational homes […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill for Kūlanihākoʻi Gulch sediment removal KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (April 5, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook applauded the Maui County Council’s passage today of a bill to authorize the county to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the federal government to support a […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Chair Water and Infrastructure Committee media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Cook: Upcountry water agreement requires further review WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (April 4, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced that he will request further committee review of a resolution approving a water-delivery agreement with Free Market Ventures for Upcountry Maui at tomorrow’s 9 a.m. […]
Maui on the comeback trail By Tom Cook Planning for Lahaina’s reconstruction is top of mind for both Maui residents and the Maui County Council. Many tough decisions lie ahead, but Maui County continues to demonstrate resilience. We are fortunate to have numerous dedicated partners in the rebuilding effort. The county has been working with […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill to approve emergency permitting for expedited housing in Lahaina and Upcountry WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 8, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced today that the Maui County Council passed on final reading a bill for emergency construction permits to expedite housing development […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Cook applauds donation to support ʻOhana Hope Village, providing shelter for displaced residents KAHULUI, Hawaii (Feb. 2, 2024)—Family Life Center received a $50,000 donation Sunday at King’s Cathedral and Chapels alongside Maui County Councilmember Thomas Cook, Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore […]
Priorities for disaster prevention By Tom Cook There was an amazing turnout at last week Wednesday’s Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee meeting in Lāhainā, and I was disappointed I was not able to attend this important meeting in person due to COVID-19. However, I was able to participate remotely, where I listened to residents’ […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Community townhall to be held for South Maui residency area KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (September 13, 2023)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced today he will be hosting a South Maui community townhall on Sept. 25 at the Kīhei Community Center at 6 p.m. Cook said the […]
For Immediate Release Press Release by: Tom Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Water and Infrastructure Committee chair issues statement on federal infrastructure investments in South Maui KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (June 29, 2023)—The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Maui County a $25 million grant for the extension of Liloa Drive in South Maui, Councilmember Tom […]
