GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL OF NEIGHBOR ISLAND ADVISORS FOR MAUI TO HOLD FIRST MEETING

For Immediate Release:  September 11, 2009

WAILUKU – The Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:00 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, in Pukalani, Maui. The public is invited to attend.

Marsha Wienert, the State of Hawai‘i Tourism Liaison, will present an update and outlook on Maui’s visitor industry.  Updates on the Ma‘alaea Small Boat Harbor Improvement projects will also be presented.  Question and answers will follow as time permits.

Governor Linda Lingle created Councils of Neighbor Island Advisors to give neighbor island residents a stronger voice in state government. The Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui will hold monthly public meetings to seek community input, advise the Governor of important issues and make recommendations for State boards and commissions.

The members of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui recently appointed by the Governor are: Madge Schaefer (chair), Kathryn Ghean, John Henry, Carl Lindquist, Lori Ululani Sablas, Gail K. Takeuchi and Leona Rocha Wilson.

Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate at this meeting may call 243-5796 for assistance.  For additional information on the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors, neighbor island advisory committees, including meeting agendas and minutes, 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