The embattled Wailuku Civic Complex survived another proposed funding cut Friday, Sep. 6 as members of the Maui County Council voted down a bill to halve funding for Phase 1B of the project, the parking garage. The proposal previously passed the council’s Economic Development and Budget Committee by a vote of 6-3 on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and would have cut total funding for Phase 1 … [Read more...] about Wailuku Parking Garage Survives Proposed Cut
Sandy Baz
When Is An Asset Not An Asset? County-owned Fairway lots at Maui Lani in the spotlight again
This is a story that asks the question, “When is an asset not an asset?” The answer is, when it’s the more than 50 Fairways lots owned in fee by the County of Maui. These large lots are all located in Maui Lani, the up-market Kahului subdivision, where they are zoned for single-family dwellings. The property was in the public eye again last week at a July 23 public meeting … [Read more...] about When Is An Asset Not An Asset? County-owned Fairway lots at Maui Lani in the spotlight again
The Battle for Wailuku: In debating the Wailuku Civic Complex, stakeholders grapple over “revitalization”
"Wailuku is dead." That could have been the rallying call of those testifying in support of the Wailuku Civic Complex at the March 29 meeting of Maui County Council’s Economic Development and Budget Committee. The lead suspect in the death of this historic town? Well, that remains a mystery with multiple suspects. But proponents of the complex made it clear that the … [Read more...] about The Battle for Wailuku: In debating the Wailuku Civic Complex, stakeholders grapple over “revitalization”
Mayor-elect Mike Victorino announces leadership selections, six carryovers from the Arakawa Administration
The fear expressed by many during election season that a Victorino Administration would become the Arakawa Administration version 4.0 is being slowly realized, starting with Mayor-elect Mike Victorino’s announcement of appointees to key leadership positions within his administration. On Monday, Victorino named the following selections: • Sandy Baz, director of Department of … [Read more...] about Mayor-elect Mike Victorino announces leadership selections, six carryovers from the Arakawa Administration
MAUI COUNTY BUDGET NEWS: Councilmember Elle Cochran apologizes for FY 2019 rate increases and requests Arakawa propose budget amendments
Last week, on June 21, Councilmember Elle Cochran requested the Arakawa Administration consider proposing an amendment to the FY2019 budget, following concerns from the community regarding fee increases for use of county facilities. In the new budget, fees were increased by $20. Many community members use these county spaces and rely on the low cost of access to share their … [Read more...] about MAUI COUNTY BUDGET NEWS: Councilmember Elle Cochran apologizes for FY 2019 rate increases and requests Arakawa propose budget amendments