Updated at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Hokama chosen as Maui County Council chairman
Advertiser Staff
WAILUKU, Maui — The newly sworn-in Maui County Council today picked G. Riki Hokama of Lana`i to continue as council chairman for the new two-year term.Danny Mateo of Moloka`i was chosen vice chairman.
The top leadership posts were selected during an organization meeting that following a morning swearing-in ceremony for the new council, which comprises six incumbents and three newcomers.
Returning to the council with Hokama and Mateo are Michael Molina of Makawao, Jo Anne Johnson of West Maui, Joe Pontanilla of Kahului, and Michelle Anderson of South Maui. The new members are Gladys Baisa of Upcountry, William Medeiros of East Maui and Michael Victorino of Wailuku.
