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. 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. Approval for custom dwellings would take longer. Find 2022 Hawaii Election coverage here The crowded race for Maui County mayor is underway with eight candidates trying to win the spot currently held by Incumbent Michael Victorino.. On the issue of affordable housing, Bell said he hopes to establish at least a one-year minimum residency requirement before a person can purchase property, to ensure housing for residents. Brown grew up in San Franciscos Chinatown and later Seattle. Its not so much a lack of water here, its a lack of ideas and old irrigation systems that need upgrades, he said. 2022 MAUI COUNTY ELECTIONS Eighty candidates applied for Maui County seats in 2022. RAM GAD POD - Michele McLean, Director of the Maui County Department of Planning. And one of the things that we should consider doing is of course mentoring and internship programs. Im not running against something or someone. While on the council, King disagreed with the administrations handling of the Lahaina injection wells case, saying she would have signed the settlement agreement. Bell also thinks the county could better manage its water resources. She still has that original drive-thru coffee service as well as brick-and-mortar locations in Kihei and Wailea. Having a toll booth maybe at Twin Falls, and one at the Winery up in Ulupalakua would be another, as a possible way to manage tourists that go into Hna. Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022 "It's so last minute that. The management part is the transmissiontaking care of the physical apparatus Its about 75 miles of water line were talking about, and thats a long stretch. Bissen, who spent three decades as an attorney and judge, said theres no direct correlation in being a legislator and being an executive.. So Im not sure what the cost or what kind of offer would be acceptable to EMI or A&B who owns much of that systemor at least controls the system. Box 3083 Wailuku, HI 96793. Bissen said he would look at an inventory of county, state and even private lands appropriate for building. What are your real world solutions for bringing down the cost of living to make Maui more affordable to residents? I think lots of officers who comethey want to be promoted, they want to work their way up the rank. Share. However, she also did not support the council urging the county to settle, as she felt it would have been too much money. The race for Mauis top executive job comes down to incumbent Michael Victorino, and challenger Richard Bissen. After all water is a public trust,, First of all, I have proven as a leader, through this uncertain, unprecedented times, in the history of this county, state, nation and world, to keep people safe and healthy, was the main priority during this pandemic,, Whatever was needed we met those needs. Its why Lion likes the idea of using alternative building materials such as repurposed plastics that could be upcycled and put into more affordable housing and kept out of the landfill. Arizona. He wondered how much water could be saved even in the resorts by just reusing the wastewater for toilets. 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. Flooding in Khei is a recurrent issue. So again, I think were counting the wrong metric, or were looking at the wrong data. Diversions come off of public streams and public entities. Thats [how] we grew up. He said the high courts ruling brought more clarity. The race for Maui's top executive job comes down to incumbent Michael Victorino, and challenger Richard Bissen. Bell questioned accountability in county departments, as he felt some developments were getting through the permitting processes quicker than others. How much is it going to cost to maintain? She is also in support of the charter amendment to create a water authority and community board to seek a long-term water lease for areas in East Maui. mtanji@mauinews.com DECISION 2022 EDITOR'S NOTE: The Maui News is featuring the profiles and platforms of candidates in the lead-up to the Aug. 13 primary election. The council recently voted to put the question on the general election ballot. Over $400 millionthats incredible. When looking at what has taken place, especially in the last two to three years, especially with COVID, we are really in a space of healing right now. We have it all ready to move. WEBDESK. To sign up for ballot tracking alerts, visitelections.hawaii.govor call 808-453-VOTE (8683) for assistance with enrolling. Thats a state issue now but we still must advocate for those elderly and those who are disadvantaged not to have to pay GET on food and drugs. The NEUTRAL Zone - It's Anything BUT Neutral !, Up Close & Personal, campaign 2022, Interview JASON SCHWARTZ, Candidate, Maui County COUNCIL KAHULUI with GUEST HOST: NICK DRANCE- 7 4 22 Her father immigrated from China to the U.S., and Brown was surrounded by her grandma and aunties who worked hard in Chinatowns sewing factories, where they would sing to her while her parents were out working and attending school. Listen Top Shows Blog. ', in order to feed everybody here, Mahi Pono has to be part of the equation,, As long as we are fighting over water, and over whos doing what, we are not going to advance that initiative,, we as humans on this island have impeded our hydrologic cycle by things we are doing., We should use different building materials and different roofing materials and plant more trees in the city to improve the moisture and bring the temperature down,, In retrospect states that didnt shut down didnt fare any worse,, I think we really need a climate mayor at this time and I have the most climate experience and environmental experience,, We should all be in a sense of urgency right now,, We know we have maybe eight years to try to enact the regulations that are going to help keep our temperature at a reasonable rate., The mayor needs to step in at those points and say this is a priority,, So they could lay out, this is what Im trying to do, can you see anything I need to change right away? Im fighting for all of them,, Everybody is different, Im not anti-vaccine, Im not anti-mask, but I definitely think it always should have been a personal choice, it always should have been a parental choice,, They were not listening to their constituents, they were listening to one side and one side only,, ensure every single executive in every department is going to be held accountable and everything is going to be done with transparency., We are not in a drought, we dont have a water issue, we have a water mismanagement issue, big time,, We can be food dependent again but the mismanagement of the water is not allowing that,, being a legislator and being an executive., I think what people see is name recognition and familiarity in county government,, Id like to know what area of the mayors responsibility I would not be capable of doing, because again, it comes back to judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, working with people, I feel is my wheelhouse, thats what I have been doing,, We would cut our water usage at least in half,, Im not running against anyone else, Im running for my grandsons,, So my focus is very different. Candidate Mike Victorino (Nonpartisan) Cullan H.M.M. Published: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:54 PM PDT. Again, these are fair questions to ask, and it would have been helpful if the auditor would have come up with a number, so that when people vote on the amendment, they can have a better, more clear idea of what theyre voting on. Im not a politician, Im a business person. 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. Nobriga (Nonpartisan) Tina Pedro (Nonpartisan) Do you think this bill will help or hurt affordable housing? I think what people see is name recognition and familiarity in county government, the 60-year-old Kahului resident said. Bell said he would like to also require that only permanent residents have a short-term rental or rental property. I know many of them. Incumbent Mayor Michael Victorino (left) and mayoral candidate Richard Bissen (right) will face off in a live debate at Seabury Hall at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Go to Civil Beat's Election Guide for general information, and check out other. He was elected again in 2018 and 2020. There are ways we can co-exist, but I think we have to understand there is a capacity that we can withstand on our islandon our three islands that make up Maui County. When members of the public asked for an accounting of the money, reports were given to them as well. U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono's next election year is 2024. I want to bring a businesss sense in mind to turn this sinking ship around and say, hey lets give us a chance to survive here and thrive, because I dont want to be just surviving, were just keeping our head above water, I want us to thrive. I think the mayor can help inspire them to aspire and be ambitious to do more. Change can only happen if We Stand United About Us Candidates Running in Maui County We can only make change if you vote the "Right" way. I think in many areas we need to strengthen the penalty phase of the law itself, and make sure that the penalty is paid, and paid in full. With that in mind, members of the County Council have been holding community meetings throughout Maui County, and Councilmember Alice Lee was kind enough to hold one at RAM! 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. He also has plans for seeking out more water, saying that drilling wells is one of my priorities for the Upcountry area but acknowledged the cost of drilling and pumping the water. Its hana hou time. Kelly Takaya King, who's currently serving her third term as a Maui council member, announced she's running for mayor Tuesday afternoon. And hes giving us an additional 300 units for us helping him build a Waiale extension, and the infrastructure for the Central Waste Treatment Plant that were building here off of the Kihelani Highway in Central Maui. Bissen said if he is elected, in the first 180 days, he would approve permits for 100 accessory dwelling units, such as ohanas and cottages. She also did not like the abrupt shutdown of the island when the COVID pandemic hit, saying it felt radical and tyrannical.. Please send your resume and area of interest and expertise. I was honored to be the speaker at the recent police recruit graduation. And so, we just recently completed the Wailuku Country Town project which is in Waikapwhich is Mr. Athertons project. If we want to expect our citizens to make sacrifices because of supply chain issues, or have to pay more for their gas, pay more for their groceries, pay more for their utilities, then we need to show that same discipline as the government, and I think be the example, and we need to be more efficient. There were no other places open in the world and Hawaii opened up. Learn more about voting in Maui County, including how to register to vote, here In July 2022, the Maui Nui Food Alliance (MNFA) launched a candidate survey, inviting all Maui County candidates to share their food system priorities. In the long run, Kay said the county needs to diversify its economy so people can get better-paying jobs to be able to pay for rent and buy a home. She is also on the Environmental Protection Agencys Local Government Advisory Committee and on the Board of Directors of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA. What is an equal share to pay? the biggest city. The other candidates are Richard Bissen, Kim Brown, Alana Kay, Jonah Lion, Mike Molina , Kelly King and Mike Victorino.. That waste treatment plant would also be a big factor in getting all of the waste from this part of town in Central Maui, out to that plant which would be made to be and designed to use the R1 water for agriculture and irrigation. YouTube We had a pent-up demand for visitors. There will also be more training for personnel to help applicants better and more quickly through the process. I want to be in the position where everyone knows who I am and I can say, why cant we all get along? Cullan Bells drive to run for mayor grew from his advocacy for children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Voters are also reminded to sign the return ballot envelope. Molina said to help remedy the situation, the county could drill for more sources, create more reservoirs for storage, maybe using catchment systems and even considering working with the Department of Health to use and treat grey water, such as water from washing machines or dishwashers, to do things such as water plants. Click on the links below to view the Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS) of Mayoral candidates: He noted that by 2027, the new Central Maui Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant should be up and could provide 7 million to 10 million gallons a day of R-1 water for agriculture and irrigation. 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. . Victorino: Well, like anything else, you need to try it out before you know if it will work or not. 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. People waiting on water meters should be on catchments, he said. 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. Attorney Winston Wong Discussing Unconstitutional Maui Property Tax Law . . Posted: Jul 28, 2022 / 10:05 PM HST Updated: Jul 28, 2022 / 10:06 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) It's a crowded race for Maui County mayor with eight candidates fighting to be the county's. And once we become the owners of it, how do we decide on who is paying? Topics included: overtourism, cost of living, affordable housing, public safety, water rights, and a quick fire section on various issues. King said she would seek to have similar systems used in larger Upcountry neighborhoods which have cesspools. Bell wanted mandates such as masking and vaccinations left up to the people, especially when it came to children. 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. Bissen, the. Is that going to fall on commercial? Victorino admitted there may have been some kinks, but we are working through them.. Rentals could also be done in the same way, on county lands, with an outside builder doing the construction and a private party managing the rentals. . Lion wants the county to offer some type of rental security, as he has seen personally his rent increased by $700. There are eight candidates in the race for Maui Mayor. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. And I said, No dad, Im going to influence them by serving them well, with coffee. And he would not relent., But as friends and customers urged her to do the same, Brown finally decided, I cant ignore this.. She added that lots of times families who may not show enough income to qualify but could make it work may be turned down as they do not meet certain standards on paper. Bissen: Water is the most important resource we need on our island, and it has to be a top priority for any leader. Council just passed a bill that tries to make affordable housing more affordable by changing the sales price guidelines. Keep the ball rolling, I call it. Its hana hou time. Yes or No. In the tough primary election race for Maui mayor, retired Judge Richard Bissen was the top vote-getter. She said this could be a temporary solution when other longer-term housing is being worked on. 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. Victorino said the shutdown of the islands, including the visitor industry, came from the state government. When it comes to food, we will start to grow here, we start to become competitive in the growing of food, and being able to sell within our local markets hereour farmers markets and other areas. He envisions having a grocery store on a bottom level, doctors offices and a coffee shop, or other businesses depending on the demographics of the residents. We cant expect to have employees if were not doing anything on our part to develop that workforce. So Im in favor of making stronger laws, but making sure that theyre fair and equitable and that it is applied across the boardand not be sometimes good behavior youre let go early and have another chance to strike at the public itself.. We develop our workforce right here on Maui and I think we should start as young as high school, and of course for sure college [with] industries that would interest our youth. This interview aired on The Conversation on Oct. 26, 2022. EDITORS NOTE: The Maui News is featuring the profiles and platforms of candidates in the lead-up to the Aug. 13 primary election. For new neighborhoods, he suggested that homes have two water systems, one for drinking water and another for recycled wastewater. As for other things she would have done differently, King said she would have also set up a task force when COVID hit, as she felt decisions on masking and vaccination would have been more transparent and the same transparency would have been shown with spending of the CARES Act money. Im not running against anyone else, Im running for my grandsons, Bissen said. 1, (b) Top 10 (c) this is not a priority. Our kamaina housing plan also involves short-term, which is accessory dwelling units, people call them ohana or cottages. Our community's most active progressive leaders spent 1,400 hours searching, evaluating interviewing and selecting the top candidates who will best serve the people and the 'aina we call the 'Ohana Candidates. Molina had $8,474.02 in his campaign coffers at the last campaign spending report deadline. Bissen also believes every drought-prone area should be allowed to have water catchments. Other proposals include going vertical with housing, constructing more apartment-style homes or townhomes, or perhaps converting existing structures to housing. In 1983, the 160-unit apartment complex pending foreclosure in Wisconsin was in disarray. Bell supports the community and county taking the lease that East Maui Irrigation is currently seeking to use water from the East Maui watershed. And its gone up in the last four years from the $700,000s to over a million dollars for the average cost of a house. When the first COVID cases popped up in Hana and Molokai, the county was quick to get cleaning services. Home. We need to have more piping and other systems that will make sure that we dont lose as much water as we have in the past. The three are called mayoral race frontrunners by those groups. Email aloha@bissenmovement.com. Thats the start. Thats why I want to be re-elected because I know what we can do. To help my grandsons and other peoples grandchildren and generations to come. Mail a check for one of the amounts above to: Kihei Community Association. Controlling water means that the decision making; controlling water means allocation, distribution. Now, whether we leasehold, or fee simple, or rentals, mixed-usethe idea behind that is to revitalize that commercial space. 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.. Jan 2020 - Feb 2022 2 years 2 months. Update: 9:52 p.m., Nov. 8, 2022. This section is a little more fast paced. I think again, what were lacking right now is the harmony, that trust is lacking. 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. 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. Molina, a Makawao resident, served on the Maui County Council from 2001 to 2010 before stepping down due to term limits. With no money to tear down on old building on the property, she got the fire department to use it for training and eventually burn it down. I want the East Maui taro farmers, and other farmers, ranchers, the residents of East Maui, Mahi Pono, EMI, A&Beverybody has to be at the table to make sure that this water authority works, and works the way it should be at workthat everybody gets what they deserve, and no waste is occurring. Maui mayoral candidate Richard Bissen greets supporters at his election night rally at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului . 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. Another alternative building material that can be used is hempcrete (hemp mixed with a lime binder and water) or aircrete (aerated concrete), he said. Send your renewal amount with Venmo to admin@gokihei.org or scan the QR code below and specify your renewal level (individual standard $25, individual silver $50, individual gold $100, business standard $100, business silver $250, business gold $500) Pay by credit card. Drilling wells and developing reservoirs are some of the promises that Brown said politicians make but dont follow through. Developers meanwhile have said that it will make it harder to build affordable projects. Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Maui. He proposes that since the resorts use a lot of water, that they be made to grow food as well on their campuses; the same could go for golf courses, which, for example, could grow fruit trees. Elections officials say so far, 14,000 people have signed up. As with housing, Lion also believes the county has the water it needs but just isnt managing it well. I recently signed Bill 107 which now limits the amount that you can pay for your mortgageand that will help many of our working families [to] be able to afford not only to rent, but now to even buy additional units that will be becoming available. On affordable housing, Kay said in the short term there could be safe parking lots allowing people to live in their cars to stay somewhere safe, an idea that is currently being proposed at the council level. You havent done anything. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County's race for mayor is turning into the most contentious in the state. His opponent is Mike Victorino. We depend on our hospitality industry but weve got to make sure they knowthey come here to respect the resources and the people that live here. Its kind of hard to put a number on it. Do you support the county looking into acquiring EMI and how much county money is reasonable to spend on a water authority? Ive lost two and a half years to COVID, now I want to do this.. Now in the area of law, with more police officers, I think we can curb some of the challenges like speeding and inattention to driving, because we can make more checkpoints. The current mayors of Kauai and Maui counties Derek Kawakami and Mike Victorino, respectively are running for reelection. first prev. Kahului. Council Candidates. The owners of his formal rental had been planning to move back to Maui, but after they changed their mind, his rent was instead increased by hundreds of dollars, he said. Candidate. We didnt go to the store to buy much, but we shared with our neighbors. 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. And again, theres one separate for Lnai, separate for Molokai, and separate for Maui so that we can manage the tourist industry. These are all folks that need to work together and blend harmoniously. 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. ' the 62-year-old Makawao resident said. But we are just not working together, Kay said. Bell, who is helping out with the restoration of loi in Honomanu, said East Maui at one time could provide food for the entire island. 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. Do you believe that over-tourism exists and if so, how should it be measured and mitigated? Bell took his advocacy to the state Board of Education, Department of Education and Department of Health. I think the mayors job is again to inspire those that the mayor leads, and I think that Im the kind of leader that can bring that out of a 35 year experience with law enforcement and providing public safety., Victorino: The shortage in our police department as far as personnel has long existed, and it has gotten worse because of retirements that have come, and we have not been able to recruit. 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, Molina said. Brown also thinks the county and state should work together to streamline permitting and regulations processes to produce more affordable housing. 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. And I think thats how were going to help get our local people, our kamaina, into homes so that they are not forced to leave Maui.. We didnt have much. How much is it going to cost to fix? And the number one responsibility is to take care of your citizens, and the way were going to do that is through recruitment and retention. Looking back, Victorino said there was no playbook at the beginning of the pandemic. During this pandemic, they released a lot of prisoners because of the overcrowding in our holding cells in our Maui [Community] Correctional Center. Register to vote in person from now until November 8th. WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the final four days before the election, Maui County mayoral candidates are making one more push to entice voters. 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