1. next last. I guess its on usagehow many gallons you take from the system, but is that going to fall on the residents? Part of it is we need to continue to increase their wages, help them with housing, retention bonuses are very important, and utilization of private cars may be another option that I have heard from many police officersthat they would long to have. And needing to heal, not only from a humanity level and us as a community, but also the land itself, the aina is also in such need of healing and our relationship with the aina, said Lion. 2022 Candidates The Maui County GOP-OFFICIAL Get involved with the Maui GOP. Green, makes 17 more appointments critical to, Maui Now Reader Survey Results: Inflation and Cost, Tokuda gives inaugural floor speech on debt ceiling, Hirono Advocates Window Safety for Children Living, Benefits increase 8.7% for Social Security, Maui Top 20: Maui Visitor & Tourism Information. Since the last mayoral election in 2018, the typical price of a Maui home has soared to $1.15 million, a nearly. I dont know if the county is set up to manage the water system. And to purchase that, I would be in favor of it, but it has to be a collaborative effort between myself, the county, and the rest of the people of Maui County because they are the benefactors of it, and I want to make sure they are at the table to make sure it works. How much is it going to cost to maintain? And again, theres one separate for Lnai, separate for Molokai, and separate for Maui so that we can manage the tourist industry. Now, the rest of the world is pretty much opened up. WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the final four days before the election, Maui County mayoral candidates are making one more push to entice voters. People will need to build according to pre-approved set plans set forth from the county. We can be food dependent again but the mismanagement of the water is not allowing that, he said. Our Maui Now news team compiled questions focusing on topics of interest for Maui County constituents. He advocated for the charter amendment that will be placed on the general election ballot to establish a water authority that would seek the lease. Weve got to bring the housingand the price of housing and the price of rentals down. And finally, taxationIve always said this state has a regressive tax. We should all be in a sense of urgency right now, said King, a Kihei resident. Without that basic need being met, a lot of issues occur. And so the oopu and the pae and other fish nearshore have not thrived like they used to because theres no water coming down the stream or little water at all. He pointed to more than half a dozen projects in the works, including the Waikapu Country Town project which the county will provide wastewater services for in exchange for more units as well as the 324-unit majority affordable Wailuku rental apartment project across from Longs Drugs in Kehalani. 2022. Editor's Note: This story is part of a series on Maui County Council and mayoral candidates in the lead-up to the Nov. 8 general election. The status indicates the election the candidate appears in or if the candidate has won outright. Secondly, he would like an audit and narrow down where federal COVID-19 funds have been spent in the county. So again, I think were counting the wrong metric, or were looking at the wrong data. This starts with training and education in areas such as in technology and farming, along with education for more specialized jobs. He was elected again in 2018 and 2020. Not only will the system help take away the 24 outdated injection wells from the Maalaea community, she said treated water could also go toward agriculture and be used in drought situations. Josh Green and Mayor Michael Victorino during the pandemic. So again, its a very complex system as you say in your question. The Maui News. They were not listening to their constituents, they were listening to one side and one side only, said Bell, one of the organizers of the failed recall effort against Victorino. Over $400 millionthats incredible. As long as we are fighting over water, and over whos doing what, we are not going to advance that initiative, she said of farming and diversification. 2022. Updated: Mar 2, 2023 / 05:01 AM CST. . Another way ofgoing back to your cost of living part of the questionis the county needs to manage its money better. Do you believe that over-tourism exists and if so, how should it be measured and mitigated? I would love to see a four- to six-week permitting process, Brown said. Molina holds the Makawao-Haiku-Paia residency seat, and while parts of his district see frequent rain, other areas are impacted by yearly drought. Bissen also believes every drought-prone area should be allowed to have water catchments. Anytime after that, maybe limit it to like 4 to 6whatever those times would be, you know, that we put it out to the countyI think would work. With crowded airports and a return of tourism to near pre-pandemic levels, visitor congestion has surfaced as a key issue among our readers. Keep the ball rolling, I call it. She started Akamai Coffee Co. back in 2007 in the Home Depot parking lot after being turned down 20 times for a business lease around the island. Mike Victorino (Nonpartisan) Cullan H.M.M. A lease agreement could be worked out with a private party, and when the project is done, the building and the land could be turned back over to the county. . I think we really need a climate mayor at this time and I have the most climate experience and environmental experience, she said. Bell said if elected, the first three things he would do is begin pulling back the curtain and go through every department and ensure it is running efficiently and that executives are held accountable. And so I believe, if you can see the numbers lately, our high-end destination has drawn less numbers as far as people that are coming. Victorino admitted there may have been some kinks, but we are working through them.. Molina said he is working on legislation to put in motion the Home Restoration Grant, for which $270,000 was approved in the current county budget, $30,000 of which could be given to one family in each of the community plan district areas to help fix up old homes. RAM GAD POD - Michele McLean, Director of the Maui County Department of Planning. . He said there needs to be a shift in water usage, as he feels that lots of the water is being taken up by resorts and large monocrop corporate farming. That needs to change to ensure small and local farms and residents needs come first and that resorts clamp down on usage. So we need to make sure the judges as well as defenders know that the consequences of not having somebody pay for what theyve done has a profound effectnot only on the victim, but the community itself. EDITORS NOTE: The Maui News is featuring the profiles and platforms of candidates in the lead-up to the Aug. 13 primary election. And thirdly, he would also talk to the DOE and DOH to make his case that parents have the choice over what medical procedures they want or dont want for their child. He also supports the county contributing to the infrastructure of projects to help cut down building costs. Thats the quickest way. How much is it going to cost to repair? And for those who go away to the mainland, wed want to work with them when theyre home on their breaks as interns. She has pushed a number of climate-related measures while on the council, including a bill that will only allow mineral sunscreens to be sold in Maui County and another that would require homes over 5,000 square feet to be net zero energy. Flooding in Khei is a recurrent issue. * Melissa Tanji can be reached at mtanji@mauinews.com. So my focus is very different. And so they have had a lease to take care of that system. Bissen said he would look at an inventory of county, state and even private lands appropriate for building. So Im focused on why Im doing this. The current mayors of Kauai and Maui counties Derek Kawakami and Mike Victorino, respectively are running for reelection. While on the council, King disagreed with the administrations handling of the Lahaina injection wells case, saying she would have signed the settlement agreement. Its not stopping me, because we will get federal infrastructure money and we have plans to move some of that forward in the next two to three years. (a) No. In this episode we discuss the various ways in which Habitat Maui is serving the community, opportunities for our REALTORS to get involved (www.100RealEstateAgentsWhoCare.com), as well as Max's history and thoughts on how our County can increase housing opportunities. Make the most of your Maui vacation with these top-rated activities: This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. I thought I was going to use that in retirement, but I can see now this would come in handy as the CEO of the County of Maui, because theres definitely relationships that need to be repaired, and trust restored. WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui Mayor Mike Victorino faces a tough primary election fight Saturday. We could drill four wells.. After all water is a public trust, he said. The two garnered the most votes in the Primary Election and now face off in the General Election, with the top vote getter to lead the County of Maui for the next four years as mayor. So again, I think thats something that we can do. Brown also thinks the county and state should work together to streamline permitting and regulations processes to produce more affordable housing. He said he would like to see stricter campaign spending reforms and reduce spending limits, that way the playing field is level.. Displaying items 0 - 0 of 0 Display Name Size (KB) No records to display. I think theres two pricesexpensive, and out of reach. It was an opportunity for them to talk to all departments in one day. Facebook When it comes to criminal activities, I think that goes to some of the laws that are in existence. TNZ- RICHARD BISSEN Candidate for Maui Mayor 2022 & Jason Schwartz, Host of the Neutral Zone - 10-27-2022. People are still upset about that, nobody knows where that money went, King said. FILE - Former President Donald Trump, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Feb. 26, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, A list of locations and hours is posted online atelections.hawaii.gov. There are eight candidates in the race for Maui Mayor. He pointed out that often times what drives prices up is protests over developments that try to build in inappropriate places. I think the county should control the water. Anyone who receives a grant from the County of Maui on my administration would be required to have an internship program there. He also would like to figure out how to streamline permitting. The following came from Richard Bissen, candidate for Maui County mayor. They provide a lot of services to our community., Victorino: Well first of all, one of the biggest issues is the affordable rentals and attainable housing. To avoid backflow where contaminated water could get into the countys drinking water, he envisions two systems where the catchment system would go towards watering yards, cattle, cars or even flushing toilets in a pinch.. It was nicknamed the cockroach village, a place where college students would break down walls to make bigger apartments and throw wild parties. She acknowledged that workforce training is ongoing but that government needs to place more emphasis on it. I also think we should pay good attention to our Maui Nui Destination Plan, which is a 2022-2023theres one for Maui, Molokai and Lnaiand I feel like we need to follow the recommendations that have been arrived at by stakeholders who took advantage and got together and held community meetings. Bissen: Well of course we need livable wages for our kamaina. This episode is the audio . Council Candidates. I know many of them. Public safety is often identified as a top priority among candidates, yet Maui still faces recurring issues with vehicle thefts, use of firearms in the commission of crimes, and a police force that has a nearly 25% vacancy rate. Her father, a former sergeant in the Seattle Police Department, is the one who urged her to get into politics. Now, in her bid for Maui County mayor, Kay said the experience is one of the things that would help her in her mission of bringing people and groups together for the common good. Brown said if elected mayor, she will bring servitude and her CEO experience to the offices. Looking back on the current administrations term, Kay said she did not support the decision to move forward with the West Maui wastewater injection wells lawsuit that went all the way up to the Supreme Court. Its kind of hard to put a number on it. While three of his opponents are current or former council members, retired 2nd Circuit Chief Judge Richard Bissen Jr. doesnt see his lack of council experience as a drawback. County elections and candidates August 13, 2022 (Primary) Maui Maui County Council - East Maui Claire Kamalu Carroll (Nonpartisan) Shane Sinenci (Nonpartisan) Maui County Council - Kahului Cara Flores (Nonpartisan) Tasha Kama (Nonpartisan) Carol Lee Kamekona (Nonpartisan) James M.A. The owner would pay for the catchment, but in turn they may not pay as much for county water as they will be using the catchment, Bissen said. You know, we have young people that need to buy homes or be able to rent affordable apartments and units and right now, the way the prices have gone up, it has made it unreachable for many of them. In other words, we use their own car, and not a fleet car. But Kay, who worked for the property management company, wanted to save it. She recently was contacted by a veteran affordable home developer whose plans were in place but was having to answer the same questions over again after an employee assigned to the project retired. We should be focusing on whos getting the house, who is living in the house, whos moving into the houseand thats what were trying to work on. The other part of that will bewe will build 500 more units across the street from the Atherton development, which will be county owned, on county land, and well be able to set the price and make sure that its fixed for our residentsespecially our workforce, our police, fire, teachersall of those essential workers that need housing, that want to stay here, that dont really qualify for the 80% and lower, but theyre in the gap group which is 100%-140% Also to make sure that our doctors, nurses, and other medical techniciansall of these workers are essential to our community, but maybe not directly connected with the hospitality industry. We also think we need to take better advantage of existing infrastructure. King said she would take the various executive assistant positions in the Mayors Office and place at least two employees as ombudsmen for the planning process, to help smaller developers and individuals get through the permitting process. CHRISTIE WILSON / CWILSON@STARADVERTISER.COM. Were about 100 officers shortlike you said 25% of the force. Approval for custom dwellings would take longer. To the issue of transparency with the CARES Act federal COVID relief funds, Victorino said he provided reports to the council committees every month as he knows they are part of the checks and balances of government. He wondered how much water could be saved even in the resorts by just reusing the wastewater for toilets. Update: 2019-09-05. The benefit is that infrastructure is already in place, and it could help younger or older families find housing quickly. Another way to help residents get into homes would be having the county serve as a guarantor to help families be able to qualify for leases for homes to rent, Kay said. And finally, we all have to work together to share. Brown said she looked over the current county budget of $1.07 billion, and a lot of those monies dont address our immediate needs., For example, a $43 million cultural center, if we dont have people here, whos going to go to the cultural center? she said. Published: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:54 PM PDT. Bissen, the. When the first COVID cases popped up in Hana and Molokai, the county was quick to get cleaning services. No. We also have a Department of Ag that will help mentor our farmers, help them to find USDA and FDA loans or grants that can help make them more stable. Election Year. Our first interview is with Dave DeLeon, candidate for the Makawao-Haiku-Paia seat on the Maui County Council. And I think again, it was the result of a lot of hard work for a lot of people who put the time in to come up with this plan, so I think we should honor it. So this would help to be a starting point along with my private-public partnerships that we have instituted. I know many of them. So Im focused on why Im doing this. And needing to heal, not only from a humanity level and us as a community, but also the land itself, the aina is also in such need of healing and our relationship with the aina,, Lot of the infrastructure is used for short-term (rental), basically investment, money-making corporations coming in and buying multiple homes and turning it into an investment opportunity instead of it being housing for the locals,, If somebody is here and it is not their primary residence, than it needs to be a long-term rental., Its not so much a lack of water here, its a lack of ideas and old irrigation systems that need upgrades,, Whether or not Im mayor or not mayor its more about what we can do as a community and bring a lot of these ideas forth and implement those as a vision for Maui,, I think my life experiences combined with my government experiences certainly will help and it definitely qualifies me to serve in this capacity, along with my legislative accomplishments,, If it works then future councils or future mayors can expand the funding to help more families that have these structures but just dont have the money or the startup money to fix these homes that could be made livable again,, Im in favor of the county water authority to put (water) back in the hands of the public. But Brown said she will have to look at the numbers to see how much short-term rentals contribute to the county versus if they converted to long-term rentals. Yes or No. These are places that already have water, already have sewers, already have parking, theyve already been disturbedthe ground, so we may as well make those into living quarters. Become a Candidate; Candidate Reports; Nonpartisan Candidates in Partisan Contests; Presidential. I think that our program that wed like to promote is kamaina housing. Report Storm Related Damage - January 27, 2023; . There are issues that all candidates can agree on that need work, including food security, affordable housing, managing tourism and caring for the ecosystem, she said. So when it gets to the ocean, it is utilized again to rewatch, and replenish our fisheries. So I believe that it is time to take a real good hard look at it. Mayoral races for Oahu and the Big Island are scheduled for 2024. We have it all ready to move. I think that we are looking at what Park Maui will be doing. In his line of work, hes now looking to help local homeowners. If somebody is here and it is not their primary residence, than it needs to be a long-term rental.. It is not the same as it was 25 years ago. Instead of submitting plans that go from one department, then they approve it, it goes to the next department and they approve it, she said. And I think what the mayor can do specifically is meet with the chief, meet with the rank-and-file, and increase morale there. Another alternative building material that can be used is hempcrete (hemp mixed with a lime binder and water) or aircrete (aerated concrete), he said. It was an opportunity for them to talk to all departments in one day. Controlling water means that the decision making; controlling water means allocation, distribution. Im thinking we went from $800 million to $1.17 billion. 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