A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. -John Stuart Mill I enjoy democracy immensely. It is incomparably idiotic, and hence incomparably amusing. Does it exalt dunderheads, … [Read more...] about MauiTime 2016 Hawaii State Primary Election Endorsement Guide
Stacey Moniz
Here are the Maui County candidates who’ve filed for public funds
Running for public office is expensive. Hiring a staff, putting on events, getting registered voter lists and buying advertisements and signs can cost a lot. But everyone running for office has the opportunity to run their campaign either partially or completely on public funds. By doing so, candidates are less likely to take money from private sectors or firms therefore less … [Read more...] about Here are the Maui County candidates who’ve filed for public funds
Know your Maui County 2016 election candidate: Stacey Moniz
Stacey Moniz is one of four candidates running this year for the Maui County Council seat representing Upcountry.Gladys Baisa, who was first elected in 2006, is termed out this year. Though a political newcomer, Moniz–a Pukalani resident, has spent the last 14 years or so working as executive director of Women Helping Women. MAUITIME: What is your top priority if … [Read more...] about Know your Maui County 2016 election candidate: Stacey Moniz
Kula Community Assoc. 2016 Maui election forum
Though the filing deadline for the Maui County candidates in the 2016 election is still a couple weeks away (June 7), a few races already loom large on the political radar. There are a lot of candidates out there and a ton of issues. But the Kula Community Association wants to help you this Wednesday, May 18 with a candidate forum. The big races are the two open Maui County … [Read more...] about Kula Community Assoc. 2016 Maui election forum
Maui County Committee on Status of Women presents Women of Excellence awards
Five Maui women were recently honored at the county's annual “Women of Excellence” Awards. The Maui County Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) celebrated Women’s History month by presenting the annual awards March 24 in the Mayor’s Conference Room. This year, Women’s History Month honored women from all cultural backgrounds and in all levels of public service and government … [Read more...] about Maui County Committee on Status of Women presents Women of Excellence awards