What’s At Stake?

In the 2020 election, for the first time in Maui County history, our Maui County Council gained a progressive majority of five members.

This resulted in extensive legislation to:

  • manage tourism and reduce vacation rentals

  • promote long-term, affordable housing opportunities for residents

  • create a department of agriculture to increase food security

  • address climate change and sea level rise impacts

  • prevent generational families from being priced out

  • protect the environment and culturally sensitive areas

  • care for our unsheltered ‘ohana  

  • fund farmers’ microgrants and control deer populations

  • promote local businesses and fund other industries, including healthcare 

  • transition Council meetings online, creating more transparency and accessibility