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Some residents of Hale Makamae, the only intermediate care facility for adults with developmental disabilities, are now back at Maui Memorial Medical Center as they await the $65 million renovation and reopening of their longterm facility at Kula Hospital.
But it is Sugimura who has spent more as she tries to close the 5,000-vote gap from the primary election, when Bissen finished ahead of the other nine candidates.
More than 3,400 units are up for hotel zoning that would help them avoid the ban. The Maui Planning Commission said no to most, but it is the Maui County Council that has the final say.
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back Biden-era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants across the country.
Ferry service is a critical option in a county where residents often travel between islands for jobs, doctor’s appointments, shopping and sports.
Each community is facing unique issues at a time when the balance of power on the council appears poised to shift.
Candidates tackled issues facing their districts as they vie for seats on a council whose balance of power could change in this election.
As all four counties recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.
Candidates say water should be reserved for affordable housing, farming and fire mitigation, not luxury developments, as Hawai’i emerges from years of drought.
Heavy rainfall has helped decrease fire risk, but first responders are still on alert during high hurricane winds.
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