Mayor Richard Bissen filed for re-election, citing continued work needed on housing, infrastructure, and wildfire recovery. His administration reports 190% increase in affordable housing production and securing $1.6 billion in federal recovery funding.
- Bissen’s administration increased affordable housing production by 190% since 2023 with nearly 900 homes delivered.
- The county secured approximately $1.6 billion in federal funding for wildfire recovery efforts.
- Plans are underway to increase public control of drinking water systems from 45% to 93% through acquisition of private systems.
- Campaign priorities include expanding housing, supporting Lahaina recovery, and improving infrastructure.
- Bissen emphasized the need for continued leadership during the ongoing recovery from 2023 wildfires.
Source: Themolokaidispatch
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