Best Political Activist [TIE] Courtney Bruch/Irene Bowie Our readers were split on this category. Last year, Irene Bowie won, but this year she has to share the title with up-and-comer Courtney Bruch. Both are dedicated to bettering life for everyone on Maui, though both are focused on different issues and use different methods. Bowie, the president of the slow growth … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Political Activist on Maui: Courtney Bruch/Irene Bowie
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Political Activist on Maui: Irene Bowie
It’s always nice to see our readers acknowledge the hard work and dedication of an activist not often seen in the spotlight. Irene Bowie is definitely that person. Since 2007, Bowie has been the president (and the lone full-time employee) of the non-profit slow-growth group Maui Tomorrow. A resident of Maui since 1978, Bowie helped found the Pacific Whale Foundation and has … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Political Activist on Maui: Irene Bowie
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Political Activist on Maui: Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens
Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens In 1970, according to the text of a 2005 resolution honoring the group’s 35th anniversary, the Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens Club was formed with a roster of 53 members. Over the years they’ve been an active force in the community, testifying at meetings, contributing to boards and commissions and volunteering. Though most people pay … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Political Activist on Maui: Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens
MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best Political Activist on Maui: Lance Holter
POLITICAL ACTIVIST Lance Holter “No-nonsense” and “pull-no-punches” are two good ways to describe Lance Holter. Another one is “dedicated.” Among other things, Holter is chair of the Sierra Club Maui Group, but his commitment to environmental and social justice issues dates back to his days in the Peace Corps. Our own Rob Parsons once compared him to an iconic old West … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best Political Activist on Maui: Lance Holter
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Political Activist on Maui: Joe Bertram
BEST POLITICAL ACTIVIST Joe Bertram For years, Joe Bertram III has unwaveringly chanted a mantra of “greenways and bike paths” for community design, and long before $145/barrel oil made us all think twice about our transportation options. Typically, winners in this category haven’t been elected officials, but those who have run for office unsuccessfully and, undaunted, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Political Activist on Maui: Joe Bertram