Back in May 2017, a small, dedicated group witnessed a momentous event in Maui County Council chambers: A unanimous vote to restrict the use of polystyrene foam food service wares. The ordinance was years in the making, and marks the second time Maui would take the lead in regulating the proliferation of a single-item plastic commodity. Back in 2010, Maui was the first county … [Read more...] about Maui County Says No to the Foam: What Maui’s Styrofoam ban means, how we got here, and what’s next
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Lame Duck Council Makes Moves: In final weeks before the new members take office, the council deliberates controversial items
With just less than six weeks until the new councilmembers-elect take office and the ideological balance of the local governing body flips, the current council is not showing signs of slowing down. In fact, the council is moving forward on a number of controversial items. While a lame duck session can be seen as a time when a politician has less influence, it’s also the … [Read more...] about Lame Duck Council Makes Moves: In final weeks before the new members take office, the council deliberates controversial items
Still wrapping your head around Tuesday’s election results? Check out our election result graphics, on stands today!
After months of campaigning for the votes of Maui County, the results are in. Election night saw a number of surprises, including a shift in the balance of the County Council. Maui ‘Ohana candidates running on a platform of environment, culture, and slow growth were able to take five of the nine seats of the council, giving the group majority voting power. While the … [Read more...] about Still wrapping your head around Tuesday’s election results? Check out our election result graphics, on stands today!
County vs. Atay?
It seems there’s been some drama at the County Building. This time, it stems from the 250th Celebration of Queen Ka‘ahumanu, the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the County of Maui managed by Brian Bardellini, an executive assistant to Councilmember Alika Atay. The situation starts off messy: The funds for this event were proposed by Atay and inserted into the budget… then … [Read more...] about County vs. Atay?
Councilmembers’ Day Off Part 2: Grading councilmember attendance
At any job, a basic rule is show up. Last month, we ran a story (Sept. 20, “Councilmembers’ Day Off”) about an Infrastructure and Environmental Management County Council Committee meeting that showed how this simple requirement was flouted by some of Maui’s county councilmembers, to the detriment of council business. As it turned out, the Sept. 17 meeting was just the latest of … [Read more...] about Councilmembers’ Day Off Part 2: Grading councilmember attendance