Kiani Rollins Fernandez leads first committee meeting with new members and agenda items

The Maui County government meeting, held on August 21, 2025, began with the introduction of the new chair, Kiani Rollins Fernandez. The meeting was attended by various committee members, including Tom Cook, Alice Lee, and Shane Salency, with additional members expected to join later.

The chair noted that there were no testifiers present in Kihei, but acknowledged testifiers at the Molokai District office, indicating that their input would be addressed later in the meeting. Members were reminded to identify themselves if they were not in the council chamber, in accordance with the sunshine law, while minors were exempt from this requirement.

The meeting's agenda included three items for discussion. The chair welcomed the committee staff, including committee secretary Lori Anne Tengan and several legislative analysts, ensuring that all participants were recognized.

As the meeting progressed, the chair allowed time for member Nohelani'u'u Hagen to set up before proceeding with the agenda. The atmosphere was collaborative, with members expressing their greetings and readiness to engage in the discussions ahead.

Overall, the meeting set a structured tone, focusing on procedural clarity and member participation as they prepared to tackle the agenda items. Further discussions and decisions were anticipated as the meeting continued.