Maui Pono Network, Dedicated to
Pono Government thru Community Action.
Weekly Update, October 2, 2024
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Tasha Kama is blocking rent stabilization and refuses to listen to community input, despite communities outcry. She is a blatant supporter of the construction industry.
Construction Industry pouring $millions into supporting the opposition
Wailea 670 trying to reduce affordable housing requirements
Carol Lee Kamekona shows how to address rent stabilization as apposed to her opponent Tasha Kama who blocked even a discussion on this crucial topic. Our community needs Carol Lee's representaton
Maui County Council Report Card on Votes and Funding, get the facts in 6 minutes
Information on the key bills listed in the report card Click Here
Be an informed voter. Learn what the candidates support through their vote and who their funding sources are. There is a clear distinction between the council members who support the people and the 'aina and members who support big money, developers and off island investors. Vote according to facts instead of high profile marketing campaigns that big money purchases
Be an informed voter: The future of Maui needs your vote! Choose People Over Profits
Maui County Council 2024 Report Card on Votes and Funding
Information on the key bills listed in the report card Click Here
Ballots will be delivered around October 18 and final election is on November 5th.
Here are our recommendations.
Check if you are registered to receive November election ballot https://elections.hawaii.gov/2024-ballot-proofs/
Proposed Charter Amendments Explained
https://www.mauicounty.gov/2395/Proposed-Charter-Amendments-2024
Vote for new majority in Maui County Council
Are you fed up with overdevelopment of beautiful places on Maui with luxury homes and condos that stress infrastructure and increase costs for locals?
Are you concerned about water?
Are you challenged parking for food, surfing, beach and so on?
If so, we need a new Maui County Council majority.
Three council seats are neck and neck. Kelly King, James Forrest and Carol Lee Kamekona could bring positive change or we can have big money business as usual.
These candidates approve SaveMauivotingguide.com, which seeks to mail an ohana candidate guide island-wide.
The current majority enables Honua’ula Wailea 670 to change conditions required when they rezoned for over 1,000 units. One of the conditions was widening Piilani Highway. Reversing that sets up Maui for an evacuation disaster, with loss of life and expensive lawsuits.
Another condition was providing 700 affordable housing units. Now, this is whittled down to 288. The precedent risks the 1,800-acre Makena Resort conditions.
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The current county council majority is funded by developers.
For example, Tom Cook receives $8,000 a month in “consulting fees” from construction interests through LC Hauling LLC. This exceeds his county council salary. An ethics complaint is filed.
Hawaii Carpenters Union is putting $8 million into Hawaii this election for development no matter what candidates. Mass development when Lahaina needs to be rebuilt? Really?
Bringing in more and more workers from off island to compete with local workers and rentals. Really?
We need Pono leadership.
Chandrika McLaughlin
Sign Waving Location and Times
Ohana Candidates Sign wave, October 16 4:30 PM in front of Queen Kaahunanu Center
Candidate Forums
Know the real candidates under the promotion by big money interests.
Lahaina Strong Candidate Forum
Listen to Kelly King, Carol Lee Kamekona, James Forrest, Nara Boone, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Tamara Paltin and their opponents. Also Shane Sinenci and Gabe Johnson who are running unopposed answers questions.
Maui Taxpayers Association
Listen to Keani Rawlins Fernandez, john Pele, Jocelyn Cruz, Yuki Lei Sugimura, Nara Boon, Keyy King, Tom Cook, Alice Lee, James Forest, Carol Lee Kamekona, Kelly Armstrong, Elle Cochran, Sheila Walker, Angus McKelvy
Kula Community Association 2024 Candidate Forum
Listen to Kelly King, Carol Lee Kamekona, James Forrest, Nara Boone, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez and their opponents.
Kihei Community Association Candidate Debate for County Council
Candidate Forum for West Maui, Kahului, Wailuku and Moloka‘i
James Forest vs Alice Lee
Keani Rawlins vs John Pele
Carol Lee Kamekona vs Tasha Kama
Tamara Paltin
Upcoming General Election Maui County Council Candidate Forums ​
Civil Beat 10/16. Walter Cameron Center 95 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 967936:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Maui County
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Insightful questions to ask candidates
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Candidates Supporting the People and 'Aina
The 'Ohana Candidates Dedicated to Serving the People and the 'Aina
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Commitment to Environmental Stewardship: They advocate for sustainable practices that protect Maui County’s unique natural resources for current and future generations.
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Focus on Affordable Housing: By promoting responsible development, they aim to ensure that everyone in Maui County has access to safe, affordable housing.
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Economic Justice: Their dedication to economic fairness ensures that all residents have the opportunity to thrive, with policies that support local businesses and fair wages.
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Community-Centric Policies: Their approach prioritizes the needs and voices of the community, ensuring that decision-making is inclusive and reflective of our diverse population.
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For the General Election on November 5th, we are proud to endorse these 'Ohana Candidates for Maui County Council: Vote for all 9 County Council Seats
The Maui Pono Network has spent hundreds of hours selecting candidates who support the people and the 'aina, instead of big money interests.
Interviews with Maui County Council Candidates
Be an informed voter. Learn about candidate's experience, stance on issues, knowledge of our county's needs, and how they plan to serve our community. Be an informed voter.
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Carol Lee Kamekona Candidate for County Council Kahalui
Maui State Senate and House Candidate Interviews
Why a Majority of Progressive Council Members is crucial for Maui's Future
Learn about Maui's Progressive History and county representatives who opposed big money interests and why a Progressive majority is essential for a healthy and prosperous community and environmental.
The Maui Pono Network represents local values and needs, which is care and concern for the people and the environment. MPN stands for more local control and transparency, more civic involvement, and better representation of our local community. MPN works for a more efficient and ethical government. MPN is trusted because it is staffed by local people, supported by grassroots donations, and garners support from hundreds of local volunteers. MPN works diligently to identify and support candidates who support these local needs and values.
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