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Voting Information
The Maui County Elections Division site has information on voter registration, dates to remember for the general election, and a link to charter amendments on the ballot.
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Local Elections
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The following videos were part of the Maui Tomorrow Foundation’s STAND UP! SPEAK UP! A Civic Engagement Webinar for ‘Āina Protectors held via Video Conference on March 21, 2020.
This day-long online webinar was designed to help Maui community members learn how to effectively advocate for themselves, their families, their neighbors, and their island home at both the County and State levels. With facilitation provided by expert speakers, elected officials, and successful community activists, attendees were able to learn practical lessons and explore best practices when working to protect Maui’s land and ensure sound ecological practices.
SESSION 1: Citizen Engagement Overview (Albert Perez)
- State and County Government Structure
- Opportunities for Engagement
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Law
- How Your Vote Helps Determine Who the Decision-Makers Will Be
SESSION 2: Making a Difference at the Hawaii State Legislature
(Gary Hooser, Tina Wildberger, Simon Russell)
- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- How a Bill REALLY Becomes a Law
- What’s Important to Legislators?
- Effective Lobbying and Testimony
SESSION 3: Citizen Engagement at the County Level
(Albert Perez, Kelly King, Mike Molina)
- Explanation of County Government Structure
- Opportunities for Engagement
SESSION 4: Making a Difference at the Maui County Council
(Kelly King, Mike Molina, Clare Apana)
- How a County Bill Becomes a Law
- Evolution of a Bill
- What’s Important to Council Members
- Effective Lobbying and Testimony
SESSION 5: Making a Difference at the Maui Planning Commission
(Dick Mayer, Thorne Abbott, Lucienne de Naie, Justin Kekiwi)
- Coastal Zone Management: SMA and Shoreline Setback Rules
- Intervention at the Planning Commission
- Effective Testimony
SESSION 6: How To Write Testimony
(Albert Perez, Lucienne de Naie)
- Instructions
- Written sample testimony