So everyone’s seen reWailuku’s fancy new video of the proposed Wailuku Civic Hub, right? It’s on YouTube if you haven’t yet seen it, so by all means click here to see it. The video is a remarkable computer-designed projection of what the reWailuku hopes a snazzy new 428-stall parking garage in the heart of Wailuku Town will look like (spoiler: it looks like a futuristic … [Read more...] about Could the proposed Wailuku Civic Hub help gentrify Wailuku Town?
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Maui Police Officer Kelly Pauole?
1. On Apr. 13, attorneys for Maui Police Officer Kelly Pauole announced that the officer was suing the County of Maui, alleging disability discrimination and workplace retaliation. How many years has Pauole been a Maui Police Officer? A. 2 years B. 6 years C. 10 years D. 16 years E. 21 years 2. There was a blessing ceremony for the new Honoapi‘ilani Highway Realignment … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about Maui Police Officer Kelly Pauole?
Maui County Council hires controversial former state Taxation Director Maria Zielinski
The Maui County Council has appointed Maria E. Zielinski, the former Hawaii state Tax Director who suddenly resigned in December following news reports that her department was allegedly interfering with an independent consultant’s work, the new director of its Office of Council Services (OCS). The vote on Apr. 6 was eight to one in favor of Zielinski, with only Councilmember … [Read more...] about Maui County Council hires controversial former state Taxation Director Maria Zielinski
Maui County Council Chair Mike White will NOT seek reelection this year
Yep, Maui County Council Chair Mike White just pulled a Paul Ryan and announced that he's calling it quits this year as a Maui County elected official. "After much thought and contemplation, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Maui County Council in 2018 and will retire at the end of my term," White wrote in an email to supporters. "In January, I … [Read more...] about Maui County Council Chair Mike White will NOT seek reelection this year
Quizunderstood: What do you know about the median price of Maui condos?
1. On Apr. 9, Common Cause Hawai‘i sent out a news release asking people to tell legislators that they support HB 1401. What does this bill do? A. Updates the Open Meetings law B. Clarifies laws governing lobbyists C. Enacts voting by mail for the entire state D. Institutes Ranked Choice Voting E. Authorizes the state Senate to approve or reject judicial … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about the median price of Maui condos?