What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency (GREAT) Committee will meet on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to review two mayoral appointments to key county positions:

• Mimi Desjardins as Corporation Counsel — the county's top legal advisor, set to begin January 2, 2027.
• Andrew H. Martin as Prosecuting Attorney — the county's chief prosecutor, also set to begin January 2, 2027.

Both appointments were submitted by the Mayor's Office on October 26, 2026. The committee will review and discuss whether to recommend approval or disapproval of each appointment. Portions of the meeting may be held privately (in executive session) to discuss personnel matters and confidential legal questions.

Decisions Expected

• The committee may recommend approving or rejecting each appointment to the full Council.
• The full Council has until November 25, 2026 to act — if no vote is taken by that deadline, both appointments will automatically be considered approved.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Maui County residents interested in who leads the county's legal and prosecutorial offices.
• Legal and law enforcement communities affected by leadership in these offices.
• Anyone who wants to provide public testimony on these appointments before the deadline.

The meeting can be attended in person at the Council Chamber in Wailuku or online via Microsoft Teams. Public testimony is welcome in person, online, by phone, or in writing. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per item.