RAM GAD POD
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Attorney Winston Wong Discussing Unconstitutional Maui Property Tax Law
December 13, 2022 00:39 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAloha Listener, This episode is actually a couple years in the making. Back in December 2020, the Maui County Council passed Ordinance 5160, which resulted in as many as 1,400 properties getting automatically re-classified as short term rentals for property tax purposes, regardless of their actual use. The legislation was pushed through pretty quickly, but RAM opposed it at the time and encouraged people to appeal after it was passed. Thankfully, a few impacted property owners reached out t...
The 2022 Election Special!
October 21, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBAloha Listener, In this episode, I attempt to explain the 13 proposed charter amendments that will be on the Maui County ballot this year, and I talk about RAM's election recommendations. Though I try to be well informed and present accurate information, I must admit that I am not an expert on these charter proposals, and I highly recommend additional research beyond listening to this episode. Moreover, it should be understood that this episode largely consists of my own personal opinions (...
RAM GAD POD - Discussing Maui County's Housing Policies w/ Mayor Michael Victorino and Lori Tsuhako, Director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns
September 26, 2022 23:38 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAloha Listener, This episode is a departure from the candidate interviews we have been focusing on lately, and instead focuses on housing policy in Maui County. In this interview I am joined by Mayor Michael Victorino, and Lori Tsuhako, Director of the Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns. Our conversation focuses on the history of housing in Maui County, and the factors that impact the creation and affordability of housing for our residents. We get into some of the actions ...
RAM GAD POD - Discussing Maui County's Housing Policies w/ Mayor Michael Victorino and Lori Tsuhako, Director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns
September 26, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAloha Listener, This episode is a departure from the candidate interviews we have been focusing on lately, and instead focuses on housing policy in Maui County. In this interview I am joined by Mayor Michael Victorino, and Lori Tsuhako, Director of the Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns. Our conversation focuses on the history of housing in Maui County, and the factors that impact the creation and affordability of housing for our residents. We get into some of the actions ...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Nohe Uu-Hodgins (Candidate for Maui County Council - Makawao/Haiku/Paia seat)
September 13, 2022 21:16 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAloha Listener, In this episode we chat with Nohe Uu-Hodgins, who is running for the Makawao-Haiku-Paia seat on the Maui County Council. Nohe is a lifelong resident of Paia, with deep roots in the Maui community. In our conversation we learn a bit more about Nohe, her motivations for running, and some practical ideas she has to improve conditions for our residents and provide more housing. Though it doesn't come up in the episode, I want to share a quote from Nohe's campaign page that seems...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Yuki Lei Sugimura (Candidate for Maui County Council - Incumbent for Upcountry seat)
July 21, 2022 21:19 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAloha Listener, In this episode we hear from Yuki Lei Sugimura, incumbent for the Upcountry seat on the Maui County Council, who is currently seeking reelection. In this episode we discuss housing policy, economic diversification, and learn a bit more about Yuki Lei Sugimura as a person. If you enjoy this conversation, you might also like the longer interview I conducted with Councilmember Sugimura back in February 2020. Alternatively, to learn more about Yuki Lei Sugimura and here campaign...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Tamara Paltin (Candidate for Maui County Council - Incumbent for West Maui seat)
July 19, 2022 21:46 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAloha Listener, In this episode we hear from Councilmember Tamara Paltin, who is running for reelection to represent West Maui on the Maui County Council. In our conversation she discusses her experience on the council, her thoughts on housing policy, and her views on tourism and economic diversification. If you want to learn more about Councilmember Tamara Paltin and her campaign, go to www.tamarapaltin.com or look her up on Facebook. If you enjoyed this interview and want to hear more, ...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Judge Richard Bissen (Candidate for Maui County Mayor)
July 12, 2022 21:52 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAloha Listener, In this episode we hear from Richard Bissen, retired 2nd Circuit Court Judge, about his campaign for Maui County Mayor. At this point you've all probably seen his signs and heard his ads, but in this interview we ask him about housing policy, economic diversification, and his thoughts on the budget process. If you want to learn more about Judge Bissen and his campaign I encourage you to check out his website: https://bissenmovement.com/. Mahalo, Jason
2022 Candidate Interviews - Kelly King (Candidate for Maui County Mayor)
July 12, 2022 21:15 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAloha Listener, In this episode I chat with Councilmember Kelly Takaya King to discuss her run for Maui County Mayor, and learn her thoughts on housing policy, economic diversification, and the budget. If you want to learn more about Kelly King and her campaign please visit her website: https://www.kellykingformaui.com/. Similarly, you can also listen to the interview we did together way back in February 2020. Mahalo, Jason
2022 Candidate Interviews - Mayor Michael Victorino (candidate for Maui County Mayor)
July 05, 2022 20:58 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBAloha Listener, In this episode I sit down with Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino and discuss his run for reelection. I've had the pleasure of interviewing Mayor Victorino in the past (November 2019), but this interview is more focused on current events and the issues facing Maui County today. If you want to learn more about the Mayor and his current campaign, check out his website at https://victorinoformayor.com/. If you enjoy this episode and want to hear more candidate interviews, ple...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Mike Molina (candidate for Maui County Mayor)
June 29, 2022 02:35 - 22 minutes - 11.6 MBAloha Listener, First and foremost, let me apologize for my personal audio in this episode. My mic malfunctioned and I didn't find out until after. Still, Mike Molina's audio is great, and he does most of the talking. By the way, in this episode I chat with Councilmember Mike Molina, who is currently running to be the next Mayor of Maui County. Fans of the show might remember that I interviewed Councilmember Molina way back in December 2019, and interestingly enough, I think I asked him abo...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Jason Schwartz (candidate for Maui County Council Kahului Seat)
June 29, 2022 02:11 - 26 minutes - 13.6 MBAloha Listener, In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason ( A.K.A. Jack) Schwartz, candidate for the Kahului residency seat on the Maui County Council. Jason might be familiar because he has been a candidate for office several times in the past, and he is also the host of a popular show on Akaku called The Neutral Zone. If you want to learn more about Jason Schwartz and his run for Maui County Council, I encourage you to visit his campaign website: MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou.us...
2022 Candidate Interviews - Alana Kay (Maui County Mayor)
June 28, 2022 22:47 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBAloha Listener, In this episode, I chat with Alana Kay, candidate for Maui County Mayor. Alana was a pleasure to chat with, and she shares a lot in this interview, but to learn more about her and her policies in detail, I encourage you to visit her campaign website: www.alanakayformayor.info Mahalo for listening, and please subscribe to the podcast if you want to hear more interviews from the candidates. Mahalo, Jason
2022 Candidate Interviews - Dave DeLeon (Makawao-Haiku-Paia Seat)
June 16, 2022 00:19 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAloha Listener, With the primary elections right around the corner, RAM has kicked off our candidate interview process. Our first interview is with Dave DeLeon, candidate for the Makawao-Haiku-Paia seat on the Maui County Council. Dave's names is probably familiar for a few reasons: Dave was Government Affairs Director for RAM for about 10 years, he's authored hundreds of stories as a local journalist, and he is currently serving on the Maui County Charter Commission. If you want to learn m...
The TVR Phase Out Proposal and Why You Should Oppose It!
November 02, 2021 02:05 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBAloha Friends, This episode covers proposed legislation to phase out transient vacation rentals in the Apartment zoning districts. This legislation will be in front of the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee on Wednesday, November 3rd, for the first time, but you can still act even after that date. I initially recorded this as a Hot Topics webinar for RAM members, but it is too important not to share as a podcast. Here are some links to help you submit testimony on this issue, as we...
RAM GAD POD - Maui County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Chat w/ Lori Tsuhako and Linda Munsell
June 25, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAloha Friends, This episode includes audio from a recent Facebook Live event that I did with Lori Tsuhako and Linda Munsell from Maui County's Department of Housing and Human Concerns regarding Maui's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. To learn more about the program, or to apply for assistance, please visit mauicounty.gov/mauirenthelp, or check out the video on the RAM Facebook page: https://fb.watch/6l-jFrqNCY/ Mahalo, Jason
RAM GAD POD - Jason Explaining the New Long-Term Rental Real Property Tax Exemption Coming in 2022
April 01, 2021 01:23 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAloha Friends, Recently I circulated a little essay I wrote regarding upcoming real property tax changes for Maui County, and it generated a lot of questions. In particular, folks wanted to learn more about Bill 129 and the long-term rental real property tax exemption it creates. This episode covers your questions, addresses some possible scenarios where the exemption would apply, and discusses some of the potential negative impacts the legislation might have. Since this episode gets into s...
RAM GAD POD - Jeff Gilbreath, Executive Director of Hawaiian Community Assets
January 12, 2021 20:27 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBAloha Friends, Today's guest is Jeff Gilbreath, Executive Director of Hawaiian Community Assets. Jeff and his team have been tasked with creating Maui County's Affordable Housing Plan, and we want you to get involved! Please visit www.MauiHousingPlan.org to sign up for virtual community meetings, share your thoughts via the Housing Plan Survey, sign up for updates, or take the pre-qualification assessment. Similarly, if you are interested in learning more about Hawaiian Community Assets or ...
RAM GAD POD - Deborah Caulfield Rybak, Journalist and Author of the Politics On Maui Blog
November 10, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBAloha Friends, I've been a fan of Deborah Caulfield Rybak's writing since I first moved to Maui and saw her articles in Maui Time, so I was excited to see that she recently started her own blog at politicsonmaui.com to continue reporting on local politics. After Deborah accidentally sent me one of her recent articles on "dark money" in the local elections, I reached out to see if I could get her on the show to talk about the election results. Thankfully Deborah is awesome and she was happy ...
RAM GAD POD - Bonus Breakdown of Proposed Charter Amendments on the Maui County Ballot
October 14, 2020 02:36 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBLately, the majority of the questions I've been getting all relate to the proposed charter amendments that will be on the Maui County ballots this election cycle. The charter amendments can get pretty complicated and there are a lot of folks trying to tell us how to vote, but not many people are explaining what the charter amendments actually are or how they will impact us. In this bonus episode I do my best to try and explain the charter amendments in a fairly objective manner without neces...
RAM GAD POD - Cassandra Abdul, Executive Director of Na Hale O Maui
October 13, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBI only learned about Na Hale O Maui a couple of years ago when I took on my role as Government Affairs Director for RAM. At the time it seemed like a good program, but I honestly didn't give it much thought. Nevertheless, as I've progressed in my role at RAM and learned more about the circumstances surrounding our severe lack of affordable housing inventory, I find myself thinking about Na Hale O Maui more and more. In fact, I've grown to think that programs like Na Hale O Maui may be our be...
RAM GAD POD - Alberta de Jetley, Candidate for the Maui County Council's Lanai Seat
October 03, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBAloha Friends, Alberta de Jetley is running for Maui County Council, and I think we should all vote for her. In this episode, I have a nice long conversation with Alberta and we learn a lot about her background and what she plans on accomplishing if she wins in November. I've had the pleasure of having a few long conversations with Alberta at this point, and I am still surprised at how much more there is to learn about her every time. What struck me as most interesting from this interview i...
RAM GAD POD - Claire Carroll, Candidate for the Maui County Council's East Maui Seat.
September 24, 2020 02:08 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBAloha Friends, Today's guest is Claire Kamalu Carroll, Candidate for the Maui County Council's East Maui seat. Claire is the daughter of former Councilmember Bob Carroll, and a legitimately good candidate in her own right. I'll be honest and admit that I was already leaning toward voting for Claire Carroll early on purely based on the fact that her competitor, Councilmember Shane Sinenci, refuses to meet with RAM and ignored multiple invitations to participate in our candidate interview pro...
RAM GAD POD - Rick Nava, Candidate for the Maui County Council's West Maui Seat
September 17, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 104 MBAloha Friends, When a candidate tells you that they are "pro-business" you generally don't expect them to spend most of the interview talking about the importance of education and community service, but that is what happens when you talk to Rick Nava. Rick is currently running to represent West Maui on the Maui County Council, and he also happens to be an awesome person! In this episode we talk a lot about Rick's background, his long history of community service, his ideas for revitalizing ...
RAM GAD POD - Aja Eyre, Candidate for the Maui County Council's Makawao-Haiku-Paia Seat
September 10, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 109 MBWELCOME BACK! Thanks for tuning in for the first episode of Season 2 of the RAM GAD POD! I was dragging my feet about getting the podcast up and running again, but I had no choice after Aja Eyre reminded me that I had promised her a longer interview. Aja is running against Mike Molina for the County Council's Makawao-Haiku-Paia seat, and I'm a little surprised there isn't more buzz about her. I was thoroughly impressed after my short interview with Aja in July, and this longer interview only...
RAM GAD POD - Lisa Teichner, Keller Williams Realty Maui
March 19, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBAloha All, I start this episode (first 9 minutes or so) with a quick Maui County Covid-19 update, then I have an excellent interview with Lisa Teichner, Team Leader and Business Strategist at Keller Williams Realty Maui. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she shares a lot of great tips and insights on how to cope with this shifting market in this interview. If you are a realtor, especially if you are a newer realtor, this is an episode you should definitely listen to. Here ...
RAM GAD POD - 3/18/2020 Covid-19 Fireside Chat
March 19, 2020 00:46 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBAloha All, This is my second fireside chat regarding Covid-19, and I hope it is helpful. Here are sites and links referenced in the episode: Maui County Covid-19 Information Page: https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information Link to Governor Ige’s Directives: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETbXd6NU8AA0Fe2?format=jpg&name=large Lt. Gov. Josh Green Interview: https://youtu.be/zJEQ8_dHqCI NAR Guidance Page: https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirus Impact of Family First Coron...
RAM GAD POD - Covid-19 Fireside Chat
March 16, 2020 22:51 - 25 minutes - 38.8 MBAloha All, Given how crazy the world is right now, I've decided to switch up the format a little and do a fireside chat for my 50th episode. This episode is essentially an update on the Covid-19 situation, and my attempt at providing some clarity. I make reference to a bunch of online resources in this episode, so here is a list of the links: NAR Coronavirus Emergency Legislation Update: https://www.nar.realtor/political-advocacy/coronavirus-emergency-legislation-what-realtors-need-to-know...
RAM GAD POD - Updates and Current Events for March 11, 2020
March 12, 2020 03:18 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MBThis is a solo episode! I don't want to call it a Notes from the GAD update because I take a deep dive into a couple of issues, but there isn't an interview this week. As to the issues, here are some brief notes and links in case you don't have time to listen: Maui County STRH Phase-Out Proposal: Here is the link to the Planning Department's presentation from March 6th, and here is a link to the MVRA Facebook page with videos from the meeting. Overall, the meeting was a bit disappointing. T...
RAM GAD POD - Bonus: On the Couch with Don Couch (3/3/2020)
March 04, 2020 01:19 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBAloha Friends, Don Couch and I had so much fun recording last week's podcast episode that he invited me back on his radio show on 1110 AM. This "Bonus" episode is audio from this morning's episode of On the Couch with Don Couch and Jack Gist. Our conversation primarily focused on the Planning Departments potential "phase-out" of Short Term Rental Home permits, and we let everyone know how they can get involved. If you have not done so already, please participate in RAM's Call For Action to ...
RAM GAD POD - CALL FOR ACTION & Don Couch Interview
February 29, 2020 01:31 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAloha All, This is my CALL FOR ACTION special! The Planning Department is considering a "Phase-out" of LEGAL Short Term Rental Home Permits, and we think that is a bad idea based on bad arguments. The first 10 minutes of this episode gives an overview of the issue, then I have a longer discussion of the issue with my guest, Don Couch. PLEASE give this episode a listen, and plan on showing up on Friday, March 6th, at 3:00 p.m. to the Planning Departments Public Information Meeting Regarding ...
RAM GAD POD - Councilmember Kelly King, South Maui representative and Chair of the Climate Action and Resilience Committee
February 20, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBAloha All, The interview starts around the 6:30 mark if you want to skip ahead, but I lead off with a brief discussion of some draft legislation that would undo the "Minatoya Opinion." If you are a REALTOR or are involved in property management, you will want to listen to the intro. This week's interview is with Councilmember Kelly King, Chair of the Climate Action and Resilience Committee. Councilmember King holds the Council seat for the South Maui residency area, and she also served a...
RAM GAD POD - Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura, Upcountry representative and Chair of the Water, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee
February 12, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis episode is both an update and an interview. The Interview starts at the 6:50 mark, where I am joined by Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura, Council representative for the Upcountry residency area and Chair of the Water, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee. Councilmember Sugimura was born and raised in Wailuku, and has been interested in politics since her days as a high school student. Yuki is extremely personable, and she was a delight to talk to. If you enjoy this interview, I h...
RAM GAD POD - Brendan O'Colmain, Insurance Agent Team Member, Kit Okazaki/State Farm Insurance
January 29, 2020 03:35 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis episode contains both my weekly update, as well as an interview with my dear friend, Brendan O'Colmain, Insurance Agent Team Member with State Farm Insurance at Kit Okazaki's agency in Pukalani. This interview is a long one and it is packed with information on insurance. Brendan does an amazing job of answering common insurance questions in a concise and understandable way, and I walked away knowing way more than when we started. If you are a realtor, this episode is an especially good r...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD & Interview with Amy Johnson, Professional Standards Manager for RAM
January 23, 2020 03:23 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBAloha Friends, I've been a busy boy this week, so I decided I would save us all a little bit of time and release one episode instead of two. The first 14 minutes or so is a Notes from the GAD style update for January 22, 2020, immediately followed by an interview with my dear friend and colleague Amy Johnson, Professional Standards Manager for RAM. I know this is a bit of a departure from how I usually do things, but you can handle it! I'll be back next week, but feel free to email me with...
RAM GAD POD - The GADS POD! Lawrence Carnicelli Interviewing Jason Economou
January 15, 2020 21:17 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe are kicking off the 2020 interviews with something special! This episode features former RAM GAD and dear friend to us all, Lawrence Carnicelli, flipping the script and sitting me down for a very long and very fun interview. In this interview I disclose far too much about my personal life, perform impersonations of my parents, discuss how I proposed to my wife, and admit to running around my neighborhood scantily clad. If you ever wanted to know more about me, or if you just want to hear ...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for January 14, 2020
January 15, 2020 02:33 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBAloha, This is a short update. Listen if you can, or check out the key points below: Opportunity to Testify - One of my goals for the year is to inform the RAM community of more opportunities to testify on issues you may be interested in, even if RAM might not be taking a position on the issue. Increased civic engagement on the part of our members is the key to demonstrating RAM’s values, and enhancing our profile as an organization. With that in mind, I encourage you all to look at the ag...
RAM GAD POD - Regarding Property Taxes and the Mayor's Veto
December 27, 2019 02:12 - 9 minutes - 7.45 MBOver the past few months I have been talking a lot about the County's real property tax reform efforts. Back in November, the County Council passed two bills that would have the effect of redefining and consolidating several of the property tax classifications, as well as creating a new tiered property tax system. RAM consistently opposed these bills because the Council did not engage in sufficient community outreach and education prior to passing them. Last week, Mayor Victorino agreed wit...
RAM GAD POD - Councilmember Mike Molina, Chair of the Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee
December 19, 2019 19:35 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBMike Molina holds the Maui County Council seat for the Makawao-Paia-Haiku voting district, and he is the Chair of the Governance, Ethics and Transparency Committee. Aside from his current role, Mike Molina is no stranger to public service. In this interview we touched on his military experience, his time as a teacher, the ten years he previously spent on the County Council, as well as his time working in the Arakawa administration. In addition to all that, Councilmember Molina was kind enou...
RAM GAD POD - BONUS: RAM Real Property Tax Reform Community Meeting w/ Councilmember Alice Lee and Marcy Martin, Maui County RPT Administrator
December 18, 2019 02:24 - 1 hour - 72 MBThe Maui County Council recently passed two property tax reform bills on second and final reading. These bills create a framework for a tiered property tax system, and amend the names and definitions for some of the classifications. Though these pieces of legislation ultimately passed, public testimony clearly demonstrated a need for the Council to engage in further public outreach and education prior to setting new tax rates or defining tier ranges. With that in mind, members of the County...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for 12/12/2019
December 12, 2019 23:22 - 11 minutes - 11 MBSorry! No interview this week, but I have a great guest lined up for next week. In the meantime, please settle for the following Notes from the GAD: Real Property Tax Reform: As you are aware, Bill 58 and Bill 59, relating to tax classifications and tiered real property tax rates, passed in the Council a few weeks back. Nevertheless, there was a lot of testimony that spoke to a need for more public outreach and education prior to implementing the framework outlined in these pieces of legisl...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for December 3rd, 2019
December 04, 2019 02:27 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBHere are the key points if you don't have time to listen. Water Shut-Down in Kula: On Thursday, December 5th, a portion of homes in the Poli Poli and Middle Roads area will have their water shut-off from approximately 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Department of Water Supply customers along these roads are encouraged to store water and adjust schedules as appropriate. Real Property Tax Reform: As you are aware, Bills 58 and 59, relating to tax classifications and tiered real property tax rates, passed i...
RAM GAD POD - Councilmember Tasha Kama, Presiding Officer Pro Tempore of the Maui County Council
November 27, 2019 21:16 - 39 minutes - 26 MBTasha Kama is Presiding Officer Pro Tempore of the Maui County Council, and she holds the Council seat for the Kahului residency area. Writing a description for this episode is extremely difficult, because I don't want to come off as too bias, but it is no secret that I am a fan. Councilmember Kama is not the type of person that immediately comes to mind when you think "politician," but that is what makes her so exceptional in my book. Having raised 11 children on Maui and spent years as an...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for November 26, 2019
November 27, 2019 00:34 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBShort update today! If you don't have time to listen, here are the highlights: Real Property Tax Reform: Bill 58 and Bill 59, relating to tax classifications and tiered real property tax rates, passed in the Council on second and final reading. Nevertheless, there was a lot of testimony that spoke to a need for more public outreach and education prior to implementing the framework outlined in these pieces of legislation. With that in mind, on Friday, December 13th, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., RAM ...
RAM GAD POD - Max Tornai, Development Director, Habitat for Humanity - Maui
November 22, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week's guest is Max Tornai, Development Director for Habitat for Humanity on Maui. I met Max at the Maui Nui Attainable Housing forum and we immediately hit it off. Habitat for Humanity is an exceptional organization, and I knew I needed to have Max as a guest to discuss some of the great work they are doing right here on Maui. In this episode we discuss the various ways in which Habitat Maui is serving the community, opportunities for our REALTORS to get involved (www.100RealEstateAgen...
RAM GAD POD - Michael P. Victorino, Mayor of the County of Maui
November 22, 2019 00:48 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe title on this episode is real. The Honorable Michael P. Victorino, Mayor of the County of Maui, really did take the time to sit down for a RAM GAD POD interview on October 3rd, and it was awesome. Mayor Victorino is an energetic and approachable leader with a wide range of professional experience and a fascinating life story. In this interview we learn a lot about the Mayor, his decision making process, issues he has evolved on, and his top concerns for Maui County moving forward. My fav...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019 23:30 - 23 minutes - 40.1 MBBelow are some of the highlights from this week's notes, but give this episode a listen for further discussion of ongoing real property tax reform measures and to hear about the NAR Conference & Expo in San Francisco. Real Property Tax Reform - Community Meeting: Councilmember Tasha Kama will be holding a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Kahului Community center located at 275 Uhu Street, Kahului. Marcy Martin, Senior Real Property Technical Officer for the ...
RAM GAD POD - Albert Hahn, Wastewater Reclamation Division Chief for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management
November 08, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHello Friends, This week's guest is Albert Hahn, Wastewater Reclamation Division Chief for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management. Albert is a kind, intelligent and dedicated individual who has caught a lot of unwarranted negativity lately. Why? Well, Albert oversees the County's recycled water program, which is at the heart of the Maui County injection well case being heard by the Supreme Court this week. As a result, he has been called a "criminal polluter" and been blam...
RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD 11/5/2019 (w/ request for assistance)
November 05, 2019 22:44 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MBReal Property Tax Reforms: (ACTION REQUESTED) On November 8th, the County Council will be considering several changes to the County’s real property tax system. The most significant change is a tiered structure for property taxes, but the Council will also be discussing revised classifications and doing away with condominium declarations to the Department of Finance. The plan to get rid of annual condo declarations to the department of finance is VERY BAD, and it could have some major ramific...
RAM GAD POD - Community Engagement Panel Discussion
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBAloha All, Thursday episodes generally feature an interview between me and a guest, but I've decided to try something a little different this week. Instead of an interview, this episode features audio from a panel discussion I was a part of at the recent Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum presented by the County of Maui, Office of the Mayor, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. The forum, and this discussion, took place at the Maui Arts & Cultural C...