Nov

23

Senator Ronald Kouchi Hosts Transportation Town Meeting – Thursday, December 1, 2011

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KAUA‘I—Senator Ronald Kouchi is hosting a transportation Town Meeting that includes representatives from the Hawaii State Department of Transportation and County of Kaua‘i on Thursday, December 1, 2011. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School Cafeteria (4380 Hanamaulu Road).

The Hawai‘i State Department of Transportation (DOT) team will provide information on continuing projects. Residents will have the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. The DOT team attending the meeting includes Chairperson Glenn Okimoto, Deputy Director – Projects Jadine Urasaki, Airport District Manager Roy Sakata, Highways District Program Manager Ray McCormick, and Harbors District Manager Bob Crowell.

Kaua‘i County representatives include Transportation Executive Celia Mahikoa, Parks and Recreation Director Lenny Rapozo, and Public Works County Engineer Larry Dill. They will present highlights of the county’s ongoing transportation initiatives.

This is part of a series of DOT Town Meetings being conducted statewide. For more on DOT and its divisions visit www.hawaii.gov/dot

DOT and Kaua‘i County Transportation Representatives Town Meeting

Thursday, December 1, 2011

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School Cafeteria

4380 Hanamaulu Road, Lihue, Hawai‘i 96766

Individuals requiring special assistance or accommodations are asked to contact Senator Kouchi’s office at (808) 586-6030 at least four days in advance of the meeting.

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Nov

22

Lihue Courthouse to Receive Makeover

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LIHUE, KAUAI — The project to give Lihue Courthouse a makeover is now in the planning phase, according to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS).

DAGS told the Senate Committee on Ways and Means at a briefing Thursday it will be asking the Legislature for funding approval on full renovations, which includes office space conversion and addresses hazardous material abatement.

If funds are appropriated, the project is expected to be completed in 2014.

When the renovations are complete, the State plans to move in agencies currently in commercial office leases.

“Occupying the building with some State agencies will save taxpayers money and greatly reduce what we spend on leasing space,” said Sen. Ronald Kouchi (District 7, Kauai and Niihau), who attended the WAM meeting. “We would be able to save about $800-thousand in leasing office space to house various state departments every year.”

The building has been sitting empty for the past two years. It was used as a transitional shelter for homeless families from June 2007 to June 2009. The building was vacated five years ago when judiciary officials moved in to a new building.

The Lihue Courthouse is listed on the both the Hawaii and National Register of Historic Places, therefore renovations will follow historic guidelines.

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Aug

11

Senator Ronald Kouchi Hosting Department of Land and Natural Resources Listening Sessions on Kaua‘i – Saturday, August 20, 2011 (Updated 8.12.11)

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KAUAI — Senator Ronald Kouchi is hosting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Kaua‘i Listening Sessions on Saturday, August 20, 2011.  The DLNR Administration team, including Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr., First Deputy Guy H. Kaulukukui, Ph.D. and Water Deputy Bill M. Tam from Honolulu, is visiting Kaua‘i to hear community comments, questions, and concerns regarding topics under the Department’s jurisdiction.  This is part of a series of DLNR Listening Sessions to be conducted statewide.

The DLNR is responsible for managing 1.3 million acres of state land, 3 million acres of state ocean waters, 2 million acres of conservation district lands, our drinking water supply, our fisheries, coral reefs, indigenous and endangered flora and fauna, and all of Hawai‘i’s historic and cultural sites.  DLNR’s management responsibilities are vast and complex, from the mountaintops to three miles seaward of our beautiful coasts.  The health of Hawai‘i’s environment is integral and directly related to its economy and quality of life. 

For more on DLNR and its divisions visit www.hawaii.gov/dlnr.

If you are unable to attend but would like to send your comments, questions, and concerns to the DLNR please e-mail:  DLNR2011ListeningSessions@hawaii.gov .

Kaua‘i Public Listening Sessions Saturday, August 20, 2011 

North Shore Listening Session

10:30am – 12:30pm

Kilauea Elementary School

2440 Kolo St., Kilauea, Hawai‘i  96754

 

Lihue Listening Session (UPDATED LOCATION)

 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School

4319 Hardy Street, L?hu‘e, Hawai‘i  96766

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