Summary
After a council seat sat empty under an awkward process, members want voters to decide on a new system: special elections for longer remaining terms and appointments kept within the council. Details — especially the tiebreaker — still need work.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election could cost roughly $600,000 to $700,000 per occurrence.
Voters, who would get a say in who fills a vacated council seat in more cases.
No groups negatively affected
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General Election: Constitutional and Charter Amendment Proposals INSIGHTS on PBS HAWAIʻI
General Election: Constitutional and Charter Amendment Proposals INSIGHTS on PBS HAWAIʻI PBS Hawai‘i
Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee (2025-2027) — June 16, 2026
After a council seat sat empty under an awkward process, members want voters to decide on a new system: special elections for longer remaining terms and appointments kept within the council. Details — especially the tiebreaker — still need work.
Council of the County of Maui — January 23, 2026
Resolution 26-11 would propose amending the County Charter to change how council vacancies in office are handled — a change that could go to voters.
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