GOVERNOR'S MAUI COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET ON MAY 15 IN KIHEI

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2008

WAILUKU – The Governor’s Maui Community Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, May 15, 5:00 p.m., at the Kihei Community Center Meeting Room located at 303 E. Lipoa Street in Kihei. The public is invited to attend.

Rene Umburger, a member of Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, will make a presentation regarding the collection of reef fish for the global aquarium trade. Umburger will provide an overview on legislation passed this session and recommendations that can be taken to reduce the impact to the reef environment.

Governor Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government.  The Maui Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Maui, public priorities, and recommendations for state boards and commissions.

The members of the Governor’s Maui Community Advisory Council are:  Madge Schaefer (chair), Kalei Sombelon (vice chair), Kathryn Ghean, John Henry, Barbara-Ann Keller, Carl Lindquist, Lori Ululani Sablas, Shan Steinmark and Gail K. Takeuchi.

Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate at this meeting may call 243-5796 for assistance.  For additional information on neighbor island community advisory councils, visit the Governor’s Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov. 

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For more information, contact:
George Kaya
Maui Liaison
Phone: 243-5796

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043