The State Public Utility Commission (PUC) has announced a public listening session to accept comments regarding “
Dkt. 2015-0022; Hawaiian Electric Companies and NextEra; Public Listening Session†at Lihikai Elementary School Cafeteria; 335 S. Papa Avenue, Kahului for Friday evening beginning at 6:00 PM and running to 9:00 (if necessary to hear all testifiers). We encourage everyone to testify on this important community concern, with Statewide implications.http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/CalendarEvent.jsp?beginDate=09/04/2015&id=8172&cal=5;&ind=&ot= Unfortunately we have heard some comments that since the mayor & governor have spoken in opposition, no need to do anything. We vehemently disagree. This will be an exclusive decision by the 3 Commissioners, and two of the three were not selected by our current Governor. You need to make you opinion known to them, & this is your opportunity to do so face to face
Special guest Michele McLean, Maui County Planning Director and Kate Blystone of Long Range Planning Division, will be with us to discuss the update of the South Maui Community Plan, in process now. This is the guiding document that dictates the growth and future of our community for the next 20 years. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the planning process and express your wants and vision. Michele will explain everything you need to know.
KCA relies on your membership dues to accomplish our goals for a smartly planned community. Well-managed traffic, drainage, safe walking and biking routes, community parks and clean ocean water are just a few agenda items. You can help shape our future by renewing or joining KCA today. Have time and a desire to make a difference? The KCA board seeks new volunteers to help with projects and carry the torch into the future. Please contact KCA to ask how you can be of service to our community.
To see what our future community may look like, check out Dick Mayer's presentationon the development planned for South Maui.
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