Richard Bissen.
American politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 25
What's happening
Active this week
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Mayor Richard Bissen is seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Richard Bissen is running for reelection as Mayor while water proposals affect the Kama‘ole aquifer in Maui County.Some support4 reports
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Former Maui Police Chief Pelletier accuses Mayor Bissen of influencing the commission.Some support3 reports
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Mayor Richard Bissen addressed the tragic loss experienced in Maui on October 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Mayor Bissen leads county recovery efforts as programs transition from state to county leadership in Maui.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Mayor Bissen hosts budget meetings for Maui County.Some support3 reports
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Contests for office are underway in Maui and Kauai Counties, involving figures like Richard Bissen and Derek Kawakami.Some support4 reports
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Mayor Bissen urged mail service preservation by sending a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner.Some support1 report
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Richard Bissen is preparing to defend his seat in the primary election in Maui County.Well supported8 reports
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Richard Bissen is leading efforts in Maui to secure public water resources and negotiate the acquisition of key water system assets.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Richard Bissen and Mahina Poepoe testified against a water diversion proposal, while Mahi Pono began diverting East Maui stream water.Some support2 reports
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The Bissen administration strengthens emergency response capabilities in Maui County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Maui County preparations are underway, overseen by Mayor Richard Bissen, involving Kihei, Lanai, and requests for resources like sand from Hawaii County.Some support1 report
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Richard Bissen discusses the progress of the Lahaina recovery, noting Kula's involvement in the efforts.Some support1 report
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Mayor Richard Bissen supports recovery efforts in Lahaina through the Homecoming event.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Richard Bissen serves as Mayor for the county located in Wailuku.Well supported4 reports
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A project has been established to support the broader recovery efforts in Lahaina.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Hawaiian Airlines sponsors a community recovery event in Lahaina, with Mayor Richard Bissen reflecting on community commitment.Some support1 report
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County officials are working to restore commercial viability in Lahaina.Some support3 reports
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Maui County council is discussing the alleged wrongful termination of a former chief of staff, while the current mayor and county auditor are in office.Some support1 report
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Maui County provided funding for a film office and festival.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Richard Bissen
Events traced to Richard Bissen, step by step, newest first- How could Arita Poulson leading the commercial rebuild in Lahaina affect Richard Bissen?Maui County Mayor must oversee major commercial rebuild in LahainaLikely
- How could Mahi Pono's avocado expansion on Maui affect Richard Bissen?Maui County Mayor may oversee large avocado expansion on former sugarcane landsPossible
- Mayor Bissen's county may benefit from new golf tournament in KapaluaMayor Bissen's county may benefit from new golf tournament in KapaluaPossible
Around Richard Bissen this week
News at the entities that move Richard Bissen most-
Maui County StructuralA local festival showcasing businesses in Maui County is being held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.Moves Richard Bissen
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Maui StructuralHawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. operated on Maui, and Koloa was the site of the first sugar plantation.Moves Richard Bissen
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Hawaii StructuralDefense contractor Navatek is operating in Hawaii.Moves Richard Bissen
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Sierra Club TransactionalA mobilization in Pittsburgh, featuring various advocacy groups and speakers, responded to policies of the Trump administration.Moves Richard Bissen
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AFL-CIO OperationalGM plant employed UAW members in Lansing while unions endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate race.Moves Richard Bissen
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Lahaina OperationalLahaina town was razed during the Maui wildfire, and a study is underway on survivors.Moves Richard Bissen
Connections
The 23 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Maui County Structural
Richard Bissen serves as the elected Mayor and chief executive of Maui County, governing its administration and policies.
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Maui Structural
Richard Bissen serves as the Mayor of Maui County, exercising formal administrative and political authority over the region.
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Hawaii Structural
Richard Bissen holds formal administrative and political roles within the governing structure of Hawaii.
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Lahaina Operational
Richard Bissen actively advocates for and coordinates the economic and community recovery efforts of Lahaina.
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Higashimatsushima Structural
A formalized Friendship City agreement establishes a functional, ongoing partnership between the individual and the location.
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Department of Finance Structural
Richard Bissen directed the Department of Finance to conduct an investigation.
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John Pelletier Operational
Pelletier has publicly accused Bissen of being under criminal investigation and influencing commissions.
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Sierra Club Transactional
Sierra Club formally endorsed Richard Bissen for his mayoral reelection campaign.
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Arakawa Transactional
Arakawa endorsed Richard Bissen's political campaign.
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Garcia Operational
Garcia actively supports Richard Bissen's plan for water stewardship.
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AFL-CIO Operational
AFL-CIO provides active support and endorsement for Richard Bissen's leadership.
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Kamehameha Schools Transactional
Richard Bissen is negotiating the potential acquisition of key water system assets related to Kamehameha Schools.
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Linda Lingle Operational
Linda Lingle endorsed Richard Bissen for reelection.
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Bernard Carvalho Operational
Richard Bissen and Bernard Carvalho are contesting the same political office in Kauai County.
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David Steiner Transactional
Bissen sent a letter to David Steiner in his capacity as Postmaster General.
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county council Structural
Richard Bissen is involved in the County Council's regulatory functions regarding water deals.
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HURT Operational
HURT critiques Richard Bissen's influence regarding a police commission.
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Operational
Richard Bissen participated in a board meeting of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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Wailuku Shared context
Richard Bissen serves as the Mayor for the county that includes Wailuku.
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Andrew Martin Operational
Andrew Martin publicly stated that Richard Bissen was not a target.
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Derek Kawakami Shared context
Both individuals are linked through their shared context of having served as former mayor of Kauai County and responding to Hurricane Lala.
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Pelletier Operational
Pelletier accuses Bissen of sidelining him and stripping his police powers.
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Alice Lee Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Richard Bissen and Alice Lee was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
6 events- Mayor Richard Bissen is seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.
- Mayor Bissen leads county recovery efforts as programs transition from state to county leadership in Maui.
- Contests for office are underway in Maui and Kauai Counties, involving figures like Richard Bissen and Derek Kawakami.
- Richard Bissen and Mahina Poepoe testified against a water diversion proposal, while Mahi Pono began diverting East Maui stream water.
- Maui County preparations are underway, overseen by Mayor Richard Bissen, involving Kihei, Lanai, and requests for resources like sand from Hawaii County.
- Richard Bissen discusses the progress of the Lahaina recovery, noting Kula's involvement in the efforts.
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July 2026
6 events- Richard Bissen signed a bill for Maui County, and Alice Lee helped create Maui's noise ordinance.
- Richard Bissen is leading efforts in Maui to secure public water resources and negotiate the acquisition of key water system assets.
- The Bissen administration strengthens emergency response capabilities in Maui County.
- Richard Bissen serves as Mayor for the county located in Wailuku.
- Hawaiian Airlines sponsors a community recovery event in Lahaina, with Mayor Richard Bissen reflecting on community commitment.
- County officials are working to restore commercial viability in Lahaina.
June 2026
5 events- Richard Bissen is preparing to defend his seat in the primary election in Maui County.
- Mayor Richard Bissen supports recovery efforts in Lahaina through the Homecoming event.
- A project has been established to support the broader recovery efforts in Lahaina.
- Maui County council is discussing the alleged wrongful termination of a former chief of staff, while the current mayor and county auditor are in office.
- Maui County provided funding for a film office and festival.