Meet Charmaine Tavares
Top Priorities for Maui County
1. To find a balance between supporting a strong economy and preserving those qualities that make Maui County so special—from the aloha of our diverse cultures to the spectacular beauty of our natural resources
2. To promote renewable energy alternatives and work to make Maui County a model of energy sustainability
3. To deliver effective public services that are fiscally responsible and environmentally sound
Major Leadership Accomplishments
Introduced and supported Bill 84, for a new General and Community Plan Process
Creating a more comprehensive, timely and accountable county planning process
Introduced and supported legislation to create Maui County’s “Model Energy Code”
Requiring radiant heat barriers in all new construction to reduce energy costs for homeowners and businesses
Created and supported revisions to the Park Assessment requirements
Doubling the size of new park land (or equivalent) that developers are required to provide in new subdivisions
Created the PALS program (Play and Learn Sessions) for our county’s youth
Providing recreational and educational programs for children of working families
Introduced and supported the Charter amendment to establish non-partisan elections for Mayor and County Council
Promoting improved working relationships among local elected officials to better serve the community
Community Service Highlights
2005-Present – Council Representative, Maui Economic Development Board
1986-Present – Board Member, The Maui Farm
1997-2004 – Council Representative, Kula Agricultural Park Committee
1993-1998 – Nissan Hall of Honor State Selection Committee
1992-1995 – Co-Chair, Maui County Fair Parade
1983-1986 – State Commissioner, Bobby Sox Association of America
1984-1985 – Member, Maui County Committee on the Status of Women
1983-1985 – Board Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Maui
Professional Experience
1996-Present – Maui County Councilmember - Upcountry seat
2005-2006 – Chair of Planning Committee
2003-2004 – Chair of Energy and Economic Development Committee
1999-2002 – Chair of Planning Committee
1997-1998 – Chair of Human Services, Agriculture and Housing Committee
1989-1995 – Director of Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation
1983-1989 – Director of Upward Bound Program at Maui Community College
1967-1982 – Teacher, counselor, coach and athletic director in Hawai‘i public schools
Education
1970 - 5th year professional diploma, University of Hawai‘i - Manoa
1967 - B. Ed. University of Hawai‘i - Manoa
Personal
1977-Present – Resident of Maui
1961-1977 – Resident of Honolulu
1943-1961 – Resident of Maui
1943 – Born in Hana, Maui to Harriet and Hannibal Tavares
Paid for by the Charmaine Tavares Campaign, P.O. Box 506, Wailuku, HI 96793 • Phone: 242-5500
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