Maybe you’ve seen it on social media, on a car bumper, or stuck to some roadside guardrail, but wherever you saw it first, the words are everywhere this election season: huli. Huli means to turn or change, and who can blame citizens for wanting to flip course? Maui residents are facing monumental issues determining the future of our island, from high costs of living, to a … [Read more...] about Get Out and Vote! Our 2018 General Election Endorsement Guide
Trinette Furtado
MauiTime endorses Trinette Furtado for councilmember (Makawao, Ha‘iku, Pa‘ia) in 2018 Primary Election
Trinette Furtado is an activist and a fresh voice running on a platform of putting people before politics. While Mike Molina deserves credit for introducing the plastic bag ban years ago, Trinette has shown that she has been looking at the larger picture and thought about ways to enact change during her time working for Councilmember Alika Atay. She has boldly discussed taking … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Trinette Furtado for councilmember (Makawao, Ha‘iku, Pa‘ia) in 2018 Primary Election
Primary Election Endorsements: Our guide to voting in the 2018 Primary Election on August 11
Primary elections are fun. They give voters choices and are a relief from having to pick between the lesser of two evils. Who knows who will show up in the open field for an attempt to take a crack at public service? A “water peace pipe” builder, community organizers, and nonprofit and business executives all found their way into the races this year. Even “symbolic” candidates, … [Read more...] about Primary Election Endorsements: Our guide to voting in the 2018 Primary Election on August 11
MauiTime Walk Story: 2018 Candidate for County Council (Makawao, Haiku, Pa‘ia) Trinette Furtado
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with candidate for the Makawao, Haiku, Pa‘ia seat of Maui County Council Trinette Furtado and Editor Axel Beers on Market Street in Wailuku, Hawai‘i … [Read more...] about MauiTime Walk Story: 2018 Candidate for County Council (Makawao, Haiku, Pa‘ia) Trinette Furtado
Haiku Community Association 2018 Primary Candidate Forum
The Haiku Community Association Primary Candidate Forum was held the night of June 20, 2018. Take the time to learn more about these candidates, and remember to vote in the primary on August 11! This will determine who is on the ballot for the general election November 6. Learn more here: https://www.mauicounty.gov/1965/Elections-Division and register to vote by July … [Read more...] about Haiku Community Association 2018 Primary Candidate Forum