Maui Mayor Bissen issues statement about residents sheltering in hotels due to fires : Maui Now
September 29, 2023, 7:35 PM HST Maui Mayor Richard Bissen issued the following statement on Friday regarding the residents sheltering in hotels due to the August 8 fires. “We appreciate the work of the American Red Cross to coordinate the temporary sheltering of over 7,700 residents from more than 3,200 households. We are also grateful […]
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Mayor declares May Community Action Month : Maui Now
Mayor Richard Bissen addressed about 30 MEO staff and board members before reading a proclamation declaring May Community Action Month. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen declared May Community Action Month in Maui County and recognized the county’s Community Action Agency, Maui Economic Opportunity. Saying that “Community” and “Action” are two of his favorite words, Mayor […]
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Incumbent Victorino faces tough primary challenge in crowded race for Maui mayor
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – One of the hottest races this election will be in Maui County. Eight people are vying to be Maui County’s next mayor. Current Mayor Michael Victorino faces three high-profile challengers and four lesser-known candidates. The top four agree on three main priorities — affordable housing, managing tourism and diversifying the economy. Victorino, […]
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Mayor Victorino asks for “respectful masking” as COVID-19 case counts rise
Mayor Victorino at the Maui Memorial Medical Center during National Hospital Week held earlier this month. PC: County of Maui Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is calling for the public to use “respectful masking” and practice “COVIDsense” amid a rise in hospitalizations on Maui. “Today there are 23 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized at Maui Memorial Medical […]
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