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Maui mayor says debris removal complete, cites permit and housing progress
Summary
Mayor Richard Bissen told the OHA trustees that more than 400,000 tons of debris have been removed from Lahaina, permit timelines have been reduced to an average of 36 days, and hundreds of housing units and multiple affordable projects are under construction or approved.
Mayor Richard Bissen told the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on May 7 that recovery work in Lahaina has made visible progress, with debris operations completed and significant permitting and housing milestones underway.
“100% of residential and commercial debris removal is being completed,” Bissen said, adding the county removed more than 400,000 tons and moved material to a temporary disposal site and then to a permanent facility on Central Maui.
Why it matters: debris removal and permitting are prerequisites to rebuilding homes and infrastructure. Bissen reported fast‑tracked…
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