The other story at Mayor Victorino’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation was the group of about 10 protestors who gathered to urge the mayor to remove Patrick Wong from his position as corporation counsel. Until Tuesday, Wong, once the county’s top civil attorney, was on paid administrative leave following his arrest for abuse of a household member. On April 9, one … [Read more...] about Patrick Wong Resigns, Moana Lutey Nominated for Corporation Counsel
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Councilmembers Molina, Lee, King, and Rawlins-Fernandez Call for Patrick Wong’s Resignation
Last week, Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong made more than $2,800 without having to lift a finger. How’d he get such a sweet gig? He was arrested, of course. Wong, the county’s top civil attorney, was placed on paid administrative leave by Mayor Mike Victorino on March 9 after being arrested and charged by the Maui Police Department for abuse of a household member. … [Read more...] about Councilmembers Molina, Lee, King, and Rawlins-Fernandez Call for Patrick Wong’s Resignation
Corporation Counsel Pat Wong Arrested for Physical Abuse, Given Paid Leave
While International Women’s Day began in Maui County Council Chambers with morning affirmations of the importance of gender equality and women in positions of power, events at the end of the evening proved that upsetting the patriarchy isn’t a mere day’s work. At 12:15am on March 9, Maui County’s top civil lawyer, Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong was arrested and charged by the … [Read more...] about Corporation Counsel Pat Wong Arrested for Physical Abuse, Given Paid Leave
UPDATE: Mayor Victorino confirms Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong arrested for physical abuse
Update: Mayor Mike Victorino released his official response to the report on Saturday evening. The statement confirms that Wong was arrested at a residence in Wailuku at 12:15am on March 9 and charged with "abuse of a household member." He has since posted bail and been placed on administrative leave. “We are still investigating this matter as we speak, however, any domestic … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Mayor Victorino confirms Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong arrested for physical abuse
Councilmember Tasha Kama Flexes: Vote to confirm Wong signals independence
Social media is where broken hearts are shared. Immediately after Councilmember Tasha Kama changed her committee vote – a known swing vote – to approve Mayor Mike Victorino’s embattled appointment for Corporation Counsel, Patrick Wong, the nastiness began. The most hurtful comments came in the form of name calling. Others leveled unsubstantiated allegations of nepotism. But of … [Read more...] about Councilmember Tasha Kama Flexes: Vote to confirm Wong signals independence