Thursday, June 1, 2022
Aloha District 7 Ohana,
I hope you all are doing well! It’s hard to believe another session has already gone by. Mahalo to so many of you for taking the time to contact my office with your positions and concerns about the bills this session. Hearing directly from all of you helps guide my votes and decisions on bills and policies. Please continue to send me your thoughts and concerns, it’s never too early to prepare for next session.
This year, I served as the Assistant Majority Floor leader for the Senate, as well as the Chair for the Committee on Energy, Economics, and Tourism. These roles allowed me to learn more about the legislature, as well as how to better assist with any and all of your potential issues.
I’m also glad the Capitol has fully transitioned back to in-person operations, as it has allowed me to connect with many familiar faces, as well as new ones! Please don’t forget that all Senate and House hearings and floor sessions are livestreamed on their respective YouTube Channels.
I’ve been honored to represent our community and it continues to be a privilege to serve as your State Senator. I look forward to seeing you and your ohana when I’m out in the district at one of the many upcoming (in person) events. And please remember that my staff and I are just a phone call or email away if you have any questions or concerns on State related matters.
Mahalo nui loa,
Senator Lynn DeCoite, District 7
Monday, September 19, 2022
Office of Senator DeCoite
Public Contacts Regarding Axis Deer
Aloha Senate District 7 Ohana!
I know the rampant numbers of Axis Deer has been an ongoing issue for our communities. Many of you have asked who to call about the deer on the road, near your home, etc.
In collaboration with State and County agencies, my office has put together a list for you and your neighbors with contact information on who to contact regarding Axis Deer.
I hope you find this information helpful.
View the postcard
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
May 2022
Aloha District 7 Ohana,
I hope you all are doing well as we ease back into somewhat "normal" routines from these past two years under COVID-19 protocols. It's been a long road and while we are all ready to end restrictions, please still stay vigilant about the COVID counts in your area so you can decide what protocols you and your ohana should follow.
This session at the Capitol was like no other with the legislature blending virtual and in person hearings along with welcoming members of the public back to the building. This also marked my first session as a Senator and as both Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs (PSM) and Senate Majority Floor leader.
Mahalo to so many of you for taking the time to contact my office with your positions and concerns about the bills this session. Hearing directly from all of you helps guide my votes and decisions on bills and policies. Please continue to send me your thoughts and concerns, it's never too early to prepare for next session.
I've been honored to represent our community and it continues to be a privilege to serve as your State Senator. I look forward to seeing you and your ohana when I'm out in the district at one of the many upcoming (in person) events. And please remember that my staff and I are just a phone call or email away if you have any questions or concerns on State related matters.
Mahalo nui loa,
Senator Lynn DeCoite, District 7
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Take the SENATE DISTRICT 7 CONSTITUENT SURVEY !
As my staff and I prepare for the 2022 Legislative Session (that will be here before we know it), we have put together a SD 7 Constituent Survey to help us identify what topics and information that is most important to you and your ‘ohana.
Please take a few moments to fill out the survey and please feel free to forward the link to your family and friends that live in SD 7.
If you would like a paper or emailed copy of the survey instead of the online link please call the office at (808)587-7225 or email sendecoite@capitol.hawaii.gov and we'll be happy to send one to you.
Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/BH0fw0Uvqp
**Please take a minute to complete this survey and submit responses by November 30, 2021**
April 6, 2020
District 13 Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
Please see the District 13 COVID-19 related resource document that has been compiled by our office.
We have everything listed by area along with the information you need about Special County, State
and Federal Programs.
District 13 COVID-19 Resource Document
Special Mahalos to H2O Process for coming to Molokai and helping with our disinfection efforts!
They even trained a local crew so we have a local resource now!
See the photos of their disinfection process in the photo stream
here
October 30, 2019
District 13 Constituent Survey
Survey for House District 13 constituents to help Rep. DeCoite plan for the 2020 Legislative Session.
Click Here
**Please submit responses by Monday, December 2, 2019**
May 22, 2018
District 13 Receives $224,763,000 in CIP and GIA funds
District 13 received $224,763,000 in CIP and GIA funds for 2018/2019.
Here is a listing of all funding:
2018 District 13 CIP's.pdf
October 19, 2017
Do you have Unclaimed Property??
Dear District 13 Ohana,
Did you know State of Hawaii holds unclaimed property as a custodian for the rightful owner? Have you checked to see if you have Unclaimed Property?
Many of us do and don’t even realize it. Some have a few cents to a few hundred or even a few thousand Dollars $$$. It is very easy to check and you can do it yourself from home.
Please use the information on this card (Attached) to check to see if you, your family members or even your business/organization (past or present) have any Unclaimed property. The list is updated every year. If you do have unclaimed property is it very easy to fill out the forms and get them turned to the Unclaimed Property office. No fees and no lawyers needed.
Feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or if I can be of service to you.
Unclaimed Property Information
~ Rep. Lynn DeCoite
September 22, 2017
Evacuation Shelters for District 13
Aloha District 13,
With the Hurricanes happening on the Mainland many of you have asked about the Hurricane evacuation areas for our district.
My office called and spoke with the Maui Emergency Management Office. They confirmed that the list of emergency shelters listed on
www.MauiReady.org is the most updated list.
The office also mentioned that for each “event” these shelters may change. They also mentioned that there is always at least one shelter that is Pet Friendly (the most common question they are asked) and that the location(s) of those shelters would be announced in the days leading up to the “event”.
They also suggested checking the www.MauiReady.org website. This website is maintained by the Maui DOH office and the Maui Emergency Management Office and is updated regularly.
Here is the Maui Ready shelter list: https://mauiready.org/emergency-shelter-locations/
Here is the Maui Ready Hurricane info page: https://mauiready.org/be-informed-2/hurricanes/
District 13 Shelters
H= Hurricane Shelter T= Tsunami Shelter
Upcountry Maui
•Eddie Tam Memorial Center (T)
•Ha’iku Community Center (T)
•Ha’iku Elementary School (T)
•Kalama Intermediate School (H,T)
•King Kekaulike High School (H,T)
•Kula Community Center (T)
•Kula Elementary School (T)
•Makawao Elementary School (H,T)
•Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center (T)
•Pa’ia School (T)
•Pukalani Elementary School (H,T)
Hana
•Hana High & Elementary School (H,T)
Moloka’i
•Kualapu’u Elementary School (H,T)
•Maunaloa Elementary School (T)
•Moloka’i High & Intermediate School (H,T)
Lana’i
•Lana’i High & Elementary School (H,T)
•Lana’i Community Center (T)
The Maui Emergency Management Office also has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MauiEMA/
Here is the link to the Hurricane Prep card that was mailed out earlier this summer Hurricane Season Mailer July 2017.
Thank you all for being so vigilant. Please share this information with your family and community members that may not be able to get on the website(s). My office is working on putting together some more Emergency Preparedness information for the residents of District 13.
- Rep. Lynn DeCoite.