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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Amid calls for accountability, Maui’s mayor steers clear of spotlight and avoids news conferences
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A month and a half after a wall of flames tore through Lahaina town, killing at least 97 people and erasing the town, scores of key questions linger. Despite that, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen hasn’t publicly answered questions at a news briefing since Aug. 29. He also wasn’t present at two significant […]
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Gov. Green and Mayor Bissen discuss on disaster recovery and economic impacts : Maui Now
To view the press conference in its entirety, visit our stream on the Maui Now Facebook page. PC: Wendy Osher / Maui Now (8.16.23) Governor Josh Green, M.D., Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and other officials addressed the public to provide important updates on the Maui wildfires, and responded to significant community concerns regarding the […]
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Mayor hosts Holomua Kākou on Lānaʻi, July 11-12 : Maui Now
June 9, 2023, 7:16 PM HST Maui Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou to Lānaʻi as part of his ongoing effort to take county government to the diverse communities that make up Maui County. “I believe our rural communities deserve more opportunities to access government in their hometowns. By bringing my team directly to […]
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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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Sparks fly in contentious debate as Maui mayoral candidates vie for votes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maui County’s race for mayor is turning into the most contentious in the state. In a debate Saturday night organized by Akaku Maui Community Media, incumbent Mayor Mike Victorino defended his record while retired Judge Richard Bissen accused Victorino of being a passive mayor. “I’ve been here 14 years and we’ve been […]
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