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03/09/2026

Do you think it is important that the Mayor appoint a new Director of Human Concerns who is from Maui or lives/grew up in Hawai`i? If so, share your concerns as the Council looks to appoint a new Dir tomorrow at 1.30 https://mauicounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1398184&GUID=248D585A-7CE9-4720-AD8B-E1B06EBEF61E&Options=info|&Search=

GREAT-1(2) Reso 26-39
1 Resolution RESOLUTION 26-39, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET T. WILLIS AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CONCERNS (GREAT-1(2))

10/22/2025

Four years in the making...these two mana wahines have dedicated their lives to creating safe pathways out of living houseless. Hear their challenges; knowing we have the capacity to remove all of these barriers. May this historic contested case hearing be the path forward to instruct new policies and procedures. Deep bow. We are extremely hopeful the county will honor due process.

09/27/2024

Watching hurricane rip through Florida & other states. Stop blaming people living houseless. Restructure the systems so people remain safe for as long as needed. It going to take everyone, not just those affected. NOW.

09/11/2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 5.30pm
Committee Chair Tasha K**a Committee Vice-Chair
Tom Cook Voting Members:
Gabe Johnson Alice L. Lee Tamara Paltin Keani N.W.
Rawlins-Fernandez Shane M. Sinenci Yuki Lei K. Sugimura
Nohelani U‘u-Hodgins
Monday, September 16, 2024 MEETING SITE:
Online via Teams: http://tinyurl.com/HLU-Committee
Remote oral testimony is also available online via the same
Teams link.
In-person testimony and viewing: Council Chamber, Kalana O
Maui Building, 8th Flr., 200 South High St., Wailuku, Hawai‘i
HOUSING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE (2023-2025) 5:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
RENT STABILIZATION (HLU-3(20))
Under Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee intends to
discuss matters relating to rent stabilization, including potential
adjustments to real property tax law, and the potential effects of rent stabilization on the County of Maui.
Description:
The Committee may receive presentations and comments relating to rent stabilization from Alan Lloyd, Consultant and Member, Maui Tenants & Workers Association; Desilee Santiago, Member, Maui Tenants & Workers Association; Leil Koch, Representative, Realtors Association of Maui, Inc.; and Jason Economou. The Committee may discuss rent stabilization, its potential effects on the County of Maui, and other related matters. No legislative action will be taken.
Status: MORE

08/16/2024

Hawai‘i Appleseed is looking to recruit for interviews individuals who have received citations for minor traffic violations, such as:
• Jaywalking;
• Parking violations;
• Equipment violations (e.g., broken tail lights, tinted windows);
• Administrative violations (e.g., expired license); and
• Minor moving violations (e.g., failure to signal when changing lanes in light traffic).

Our goal is to gain a more nuanced understanding of their experiences, including the emotional, social, and economic impacts of traffic citations.

The interviews will be conducted one-on-one, either virtually or in-person at our office downtown, depending on the interviewee’s preference. Each interview will last between 30 minutes to one hour. Participants will receive a Visa gift card to compensate for their time and insights.

If you know individuals who might be interested in participating, please feel free to share this opportunity with them. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, reach out to Abbey Seitz, our Director of Transportation Equity, directly at [email protected].

Mahalo in advance for your support. Your assistance is invaluable in helping us gather insights that could inform future traffic enforcement policies and practices.

08/15/2024

Please do not turn away from the difficulties anyone in tthis community is experiencing. We must meet eye to eye, heart to heart to move through difficulty and to grow. Sometimes it just takes a moment to shift despair into hope. everyday.

08/11/2024

If you’re open tonight (Sat Aug 10) follow the primary election coverage on Maui’s own Akakū. Starting at 7pm-11pm. will be a guest speaker begining sometime after 9pm when the excitement starts to rise. I’ve opted to bring my jammies and floss, since I’m usually in bed by 9pm 😂. AARP is real.

07/19/2024

Have any nonprofits out there received a CAF from cybergrants recently? must research every single donation/inquire to stay on course.

06/10/2024

Getting excited!

Don't miss “Raising Positive Public Awareness: What Can We Do Today?”, at the 2024 Vehicle Residency Summit on June 22nd and 23rd. This panel will be focused on practical strategies and actions to raise positive public awareness about vehicle residency.

In this inspiring session, we’ll explore how to build community and solidarity by encouraging support among community members, humanize vehicle residents by sharing personal stories and advocating for their stability, collaborate with local officials and community organizations to break down unfounded fears, and engage the public through clean living spaces and open community meetings. Attendees will leave with actionable steps and strategies to positively influence public perception and support vehicle residents effectively.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4dHhfAb

06/09/2024

I watch world news in many venues. This kinda scene was always something far away. And yet, it is right here in Maui with all the same issues. AND yet, I still hold out hope those in leads positions will move out of the way and let those experienced step up.