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The Maui Information

Maui County Council Member Shane Sinenci is looking for public suggestions on priorities for The mannequin new county Division of Agriculture, which Shall start operations on July 1, 2022.

Sinenci, who holds the East Maui residency seat, proposed the creation of the department final yr in a structure modification that was accredited by voters Inside the November widespread election. The department Shall be charged with diversifying and growing sustainable Sorts of agriculture and making sure entry to regionally grown agricultural merchandise.

“Now, as we’re a yr away for the Division of Agriculture’s institution, I’m inviting members of our group to kokua by sharing their views And ideas on how new price range and coverage ordinances can maximize the department’s effectiveness,” Sinenci said in a news launch Monday.

Maui County residents can take the Maui Meals Safety Now survey at www.mauifoodsecuritynow.com/areas-of-want-survey.

The internet survey isn’t affiliated with Maui County however does supply one other platform for the group to share ideas on shaping the department’s launch and future, said Sinenci, who plans to introduce legal guidelines later this yr to prioritize the department’s work and is contemplating associated funding mechanisms.

“Regardless of The very Incontrovertible actuality that we simply accomplished our fiscal yr 2021-2022 price range session, it’s already time To start out Excited Regarding The subsequent price range,” Sinenci said. “I do know I converse for my colleagues on the council As quickly as I say it’s important To fulfill the voters’ intent And Make constructive the Division of Agriculture fulfills its mandates for creating ‘a sustainable regional agricultural system’ and ‘growing alternatives Inside the agricultural sector.’ We’d like and worth The general public’s ideas.”

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