Aloha Maui County!

Welcome to my official campaign website where you can learn more about me, my priorities and my continued commitments to be re-elected as your next Maui County Council member.

I've spent over 50 years in the construction industry right here in Maui. From managing large-scale projects to understanding the intricate details of building homes, I've seen it all. My journey as a general contractor, started as a carpenter which taught me the importance of efficiency, timelines, and budgeting. This experience has equipped me with the skills to tackle the housing crisis our community faces. I know what it takes to build, and I'm committed to bringing that expertise to the Maui County Council.

As a local resident of Maui County since 1971, I feel honored to have the privilege to represent the residents of Maui County.  My vision is to balance development with preserving Maui's beauty, ensuring our island remains a place where families can live and thrive. Let's build a future we can all be proud of.

Together, we can build a better Maui!
Tom Cook, County Council Member

TOM CHAMPIONS A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO ADDRESS MAUI’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS!

Having 50+ years of working experience, community leadership, and have served as a community liaison and now, currently serving on the Count Council of Maui, Tom is committed to continue to serve our community to bring tangible solutions and results for the betterment of the local people of Maui County and the future of our Maui County Communities.

Tom champions a comprehensive strategy to address Maui's affordable housing crisis by streamlining the permitting process, updating building and construction standards, forming equity partnerships between the county government and private builders, and implementing a rezoning strategy to facilitate the development of affordable housing in areas with existing infrastructure. This approach aims to expedite the creation of affordable homes and rentals and make living in Maui County more accessible for low- and middle-income residents sooner, not later.

Streamlining the Permitting Process

Identifying immediate steps where government action can expedite the production of affordable homes, including making the permitting process more efficient and holding the government accountable for timely responses to permit applications.

Updating Standards

Reviewing and updating building codes and construction standards to remove outdated, redundant and unnecessary mandates that unduly delay or new home construction and replace it with standards that reflect our modern needs.

County Equity Partnerships

Exploring ways for county government to partner with private sector builders to ensure the construction of affordable, quality homes. This includes contributions of land, infrastructure funding, tax relief, and other support to guarantee the creation of housing for low- and middle-income residents.

Comprehensive Rezoning Strategy

Implementing a new rezoning strategy to identify urban infill areas suitable for affordable housing, focusing on locations with existing infrastructure, access to jobs, and lower living costs.

We have a housing crisis on Maui that has only gotten worse with the tragic fires that afflicted our community. Tom has 50 years of building experience. In Maui County, his extensive construction background equips him with the knowledge and skills to address our housing crisis. His practical experience and collaborative problem-solving abilities are exactly what we need to develop housing for the hard working families in our island community.

Mahalo to my Endorsements!

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT TOM

As a member of our local community and County Council, Tom truly has the heart and experience to continue to be a great advocate and council member that will work to serve Maui County.

Read more about Tom’s qualifications and his plans for the future of Maui County.

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