Maui

Five candidates are running for the seat held by Council Chair Alice Lee, who is stepping down.

Three candidates are running in the primary for the council seat covering Mauiʻs largest commercial center.

Itʻs a rematch for the two candidates running in the November general election.

“Upcountry speed-hump boom needs a full audit: who requested them, what data justified them, how contracts were awarded, what they cost and who profited.”

“Bill 9 was passed with good intentions, but the process was rushed and created uncertainty for families, homeowners and workers.”

“Our people have been learning through observation for generations. Now climate change is accelerating and we need to keep up.”

“I would expand the number of affordable homes by funding the expansion of local housing community land trusts.”

“I would push for unused state and county land to be leased out at a small cost for residents and or local farmers to grow vegetables and miscellaneous crops.”

“I will advocate for upgrading aging infrastructure to prevent waste, protecting our natural watersheds, and ensuring transparent, accountable resource management.”