The 6/15/10 KCA monthly meeting explored some of the causes of near shore water pollution & deterioration of the coral reef system and some possible ways to rectify them. The DIRE (don’t inject, redirect) coalition, represented by Irene Bowie and Robin Knox explaining the workings of the S W Maui Watershed Group, and Pump Don’t Dump by KCA [...]
KCA Meeting Panelists Discuss Pros, Cons of New Maui Prison Proposed prison facility and reintegration programs discussed at Kïhei Community Association meeting. “No matter where they go, they are all coming back to the community.” Scott Broadbent, Maui Weekly POSTED: March 25, 2010 Even in the best of economic times, building new prisons can be [...]
The first meeting for 2010 featured presentations by retired MCC professor Dick Mayer & RAM director Dave De Leon and included input from Kula Community officer Alan Kaufman on the present system of electing County Council members and potential changes and improvements, which included what the “other” KCA had concluded on this issue. A detailed [...]
As our County Council prepares to set up the Maui Island Plan for the next decades, an enthusiastic group was informed by planner Dave Michaelson, and GPAC members Jeanne Skog and Stacie Thorlakson of its current status via oral & visual presentations. Additional information was offered by Lucienne De’Naie & Dick Mayor who also were [...]
After enjoying pupu and talking story, over 100 people attentively absorbed the presentation by the Krausz Companies of their proposed “Downtown Kihei” mixed use development along both sides of Pi’ikea in central Kihei. The Krausz Companies presentation was followed by an informative question and answer session to further explore the proposal. Generous attendees filled up [...]
With well over 100 attending to hear candidates vying for county & state offices for Kihei and beyond, the October 21 community meeting afforded the opportunity for everyone to personally question each candidate in preparation for the upcoming November 4 election. After board member Laura Marzke offered some community announcements, President Jon Miller announced the annual [...]
