Maui County Council

The article discusses Q&A sessions for Maui County Council candidates in the West Maui District, focusing on Lahaina, water, and rebuilding business. A four-term incumbent will face an opponent in the general election.

Three candidates are competing in the primary election for the Maui County Council seat in the Kahului District. The race focuses on issues related to invasive species, sustainability, and planning as outlined in the title.

Five candidates are competing for the Maui County Council seat in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū District, vacated by outgoing Council Chair Alice Lee.

The Maui County Council, South Maui District election features a rematch between two candidates in the November general election. The race is highlighted by topics such as wetlands, ICE, and accountability.

James Forrest, a candidate for Maui County Council in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū District, calls for a full audit of the upcountry speed-hump initiative. The audit would investigate who requested the speed humps, the data used to justify them, contract award processes, costs, and potential profits.

Randy Konohia, a candidate for the Maui County Council in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū district, criticized Bill 9 for being rushed through despite its good intentions, causing uncertainty for families, homeowners, and workers.

Ashley Awakea Lindsey, a candidate for the Maui County Council in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū district, emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, noting that generational observational learning must now adapt to its accelerating pace.

Alan Lloyd proposes expanding affordable housing in Maui County by funding local housing community land trusts. The initiative aims to increase the availability of affordable homes through community-led land management.

Marvin Moniz, a candidate for the Maui County Council in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū district, proposes leasing unused state and county land at low costs to residents and local farmers for growing vegetables and other crops.

Kauanoe Batangan, a candidate for Maui County Council in the Kahului District, emphasizes advocating for infrastructure upgrades, watershed protection, and transparent resource management. Her platform focuses on preventing waste and ensuring accountability in public resource handling.

Jason Ababan, a candidate for Maui County Council in the Kahului District, proposes enforcing illegal camping ordinances, implementing a Return-to-Home program for out-of-state individuals, and accelerating permitting for local housing projects.

Carol Lee Kamekona, a candidate for Maui County Council in the Kahului District, pledges to support building a county-backed manufacturing and processing plant for locally raised beef and produce.

Kelly King, a candidate for Maui County Council in the South Maui District, supports the county negotiating to purchase repairable buildings and offering them to local families at affordable rates.

Tamara Paltin, a candidate for Maui County Council in the West Maui District, advocates for shifting the tourism industry's focus to attract visitors from other island nations and the Hawaiʻi diaspora who share similar values.

The Maui County Council Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia District candidate Q&As focus on disaster loans and overtourism. The incumbent council member is facing one challenger for the seat.

A four-candidate race is underway to fill the Maui County Council Upcountry District seat left vacant by Yuki Lei Sugimura, who is now running for Maui County Mayor.

Stevie Kathryn Chung, a candidate for the Maui County Council Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia District, emphasizes preserving the island's roots while creating a future generations will be proud of. Her statement highlights a commitment to intergenerational responsibility and cultural continuity.

Nohe U’u-Hodgins, a candidate for the Maui County Council Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia District, emphasizes the importance of preserving residential use in local neighborhoods. The candidate identifies as a generational resident of the area.