Richard T. Bissen, Jr.
Nonpartisan · Hawaii · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Maintain housing momentum after increasing affordable housing production
- Raise public stewardship of West Maui drinking water through acquisitions
- Recovery and readiness, including a new Emergency Operations Center
Per his Civil Beat Q&A.
Biography
Bissen is a retired judge and prosecutor with three decades in public service who was elected Maui County Mayor in 2022 and has family roots in Paia, Piʻihana, Keʻanae and Kahakuloa, per the campaign site. Bissen is seeking re-election as Maui County Mayor, per the campaign site.
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