Accomplishments

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PARKS:  

• Saved each West Maui taxpayer more than $100 per year in property taxes since 1981 through continuous lobbying for conservative budgets and low tax rates.
  
• Lobbied successfully for the return of the TAT to Maui County from the State General Fund.
  
• Campaigned to remove the property tax "rebate" system in 1985-86.
  
• Created the informational brochure "Property Taxes: Assessments, Appeals, Your Rights and Responsibilities" to familiarize members with the tax process.

INFRASTRUCTURE:  

• WMTA has successfully lobbied for:

  • the immediate repair of the collapse at Olowalu to ensure the safety of all motorists on the island.
    
  • the installation of signs at all County parks to ensure recognition and awareness.
    
  • the installation of a container placed next to the Lahaina Fire Station for the storage of medical supplies for west Maui shelters.
    
  • the widening of the Honoapiilani Highway from Lahaina to Kaanapali and from Kaanapali to the Honokowai Stream.
    
  • the funding and comprehensive improvement of the West Maui wastewater reclamation system.
    
  • maintaining existing restrictions at West Maui Airport.
    
  • funding the Lower Road improvements now under construction.
    
  • increased parks and public space maintenance.
    
  • the Front Street improvement plan.
    
  • funding for the Lower Honoapiilani Road resurfacing in 1974 and 1984.

PUBLIC SAFETY:  

• Supported funding for a pump/ladder truck for the Lahaina Fire Station.
  
• Spearheaded the lobbying and fundraising effort for the Napili Fire Station/Ambulance Center, and built it (lowering fire insurance rates for all of West Maui).
  
• Lobbied the State Department of Health to study West Maui's algae bloom problems and develop solutions.
  
• Worked with County Civil Defense Administration to publish a Disaster Preparedness Plan and implement the West Maui emergency volunteer program.
  
• Supported State appropriation for a feasibility study of a West Maui trauma/hospital facility; and private efforts to develop an urgent care center in West Maui.
  
• Lobbied for the expansion of the Lahaina community police program, including new hires for West Maui.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  

• Sponsors annual candidate forums to dialogue with candidates for county, state and federal elective offices.
  
• Actively promotes and assists in, establishing pollution prevention programs for West Maui hotels, condominiums and businesses.
  
• Publishes a monthly column in the Lahaina News to help inform the community on current issues.
  
• Organized the Lahaina Town Action Committee (LAC) in 1988 to help preserve the historic uniqueness of Lahaina.
  
• Participates on the West Maui Watershed Management Advisory Committee; Mayor's West Maui Advisory Committee; Maui Long Range Transportation Plan - Citizens Advisory Committee; West Maui Executive Committee, Maui Chamber of Commerce; West Maui Youth Center and Lahainaluna PTSA... (this is a partial list).

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