Richard Bissen.
American politician
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 20
What's happening
Earlier this month
-
Richard Bissen signed a bill for Maui County, and Alice Lee helped create Maui's noise ordinance.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
Mayor Bissen hosts budget meetings for Maui County.Some support1 report
-
Richard Bissen is running for reelection as Mayor while water proposals affect the Kama‘ole aquifer in Maui County.Some support1 report
-
Contests for office are underway in Maui and Kauai Counties, involving figures like Richard Bissen and Derek Kawakami.Some support4 reports
-
Mayor Bissen urged mail service preservation by sending a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner.Some support1 report
-
Richard Bissen is preparing to defend his seat in the primary election in Maui County.Well supported8 reports
One to three months ago
-
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
-
Richard Bissen and Mahina Poepoe testified against a water diversion proposal, while Mahi Pono began diverting East Maui stream water.Some support2 reports
-
The Bissen administration strengthens emergency response capabilities in Maui County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
-
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
-
Mayor Bissen leads county recovery efforts as programs transition from state to county leadership in Maui.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
-
Richard Bissen discusses the progress of the Lahaina recovery, noting Kula's involvement in the efforts.Some support1 report
-
Mayor Richard Bissen supports recovery efforts in Lahaina through the Homecoming event.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
-
Mayor Richard Bissen is seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.Some support4 reports
-
Richard Bissen serves as Mayor for the county located in Wailuku.Well supported4 reports
-
A project has been established to support the broader recovery efforts in Lahaina.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Hawaiian Airlines sponsors a community recovery event in Lahaina, with Mayor Richard Bissen reflecting on community commitment.Some support1 report
-
County officials are working to restore commercial viability in Lahaina.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Richard Bissen this week
News at the entities that move Richard Bissen most-
Maui County StructuralHawaiian Electric de-energized lines in Maui County due to a brushfire on September 26, 2026.Moves Richard Bissen
-
Maui StructuralA cooperative powering Kauaʻi is planning to retire its Kahului power plant, operates fossil fuel plants on Maui, and benefits from eased EPA greenhouse gas restrictions.Moves Richard Bissen
-
Sierra Club TransactionalThe Sierra Club is active in protecting public lands in the US while facing political challenges and threats from the Trump administration, which are being reported by outlets like NPR.Moves Richard Bissen
-
AFL-CIO OperationalThe city of Scranton agreed to a contract extension with the local firefighters' union.Moves Richard Bissen
-
Lahaina OperationalA mission partners with Surfrider Foundation on dune system development in Lahaina, with Masao Omori providing expertise and resources for rebuilding.Moves Richard Bissen
-
David Steiner TransactionalPolicy regarding mail ballots and data provision involving David Steiner and the Postal Service.Moves Richard Bissen
Connections
The 18 strongest of 20, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Maui County Structural
Richard Bissen holds the elected office of Mayor, serving as the chief executive and administrative head of Maui County.
-
Maui Structural
Richard Bissen serves as the Mayor of Maui County, exercising formal governing authority over the region.
-
Lahaina Operational
Richard Bissen utilizes his official capacity and platform to advocate for the economic and community recovery of Lahaina.
-
Higashimatsushima Structural
A formalized Friendship City agreement establishes a functional, ongoing partnership between the individual and the location.
-
John Pelletier Operational
A, in their capacity as Chief, warned B, the Mayor, regarding security protocol failures during the crisis.
-
Sierra Club Transactional
Sierra Club formally endorsed Richard Bissen for his mayoral reelection campaign.
-
Garcia Operational
Garcia actively supports Richard Bissen's plan for water stewardship.
-
Arakawa Transactional
Arakawa endorsed Richard Bissen's political campaign.
Show all 18 connections
-
AFL-CIO Operational
AFL-CIO provides active support and endorsement for Richard Bissen's leadership.
-
Linda Lingle Operational
Linda Lingle endorsed Richard Bissen for reelection.
-
Kamehameha Schools Transactional
Richard Bissen is negotiating the potential acquisition of key water system assets related to Kamehameha Schools.
-
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Operational
Richard Bissen participated in a board meeting of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
-
David Steiner Transactional
Bissen sent a letter to David Steiner in his capacity as Postmaster General.
-
Bernard Carvalho Operational
Richard Bissen and Bernard Carvalho are contesting the same political office in Kauai County.
-
Wailuku Shared context
Richard Bissen serves as the Mayor for the county that includes Wailuku.
-
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.
-
Hawaii Shared context
Richard Bissen operates within the policy and administrative context of the State of Hawaii.
-
Alice Lee Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Richard Bissen and Alice Lee was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
6 events- 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.
- Mayor Bissen leads county recovery efforts as programs transition from state to county leadership in Maui.
- Richard Bissen discusses the progress of the Lahaina recovery, noting Kula's involvement in the efforts.
- Mayor Richard Bissen is seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.
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.
Show 1 earlier month
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.