Maui is witnessing a reshuffle in its top brass as Mayor Richard Bissen orchestrates changes in the executive leadership team.. In a strategic move, Bissen appointed Cynthia Lallo as the new Chief of Staff, a promotion from her previous role as his Senior Executive Assistant. The announcement came on the heels of Bissen's dedication to renewable energy advancements in the region, as reported by Maui News.
Effective starting yesterday, Lallo is entrusted with the oversight of Mayor Bissen’s staff and the Office of Economic Development (OED) staff. Serving since January 2023, her seasoned experience in executive management and strategic planning positions her favorably for the role. When talking about her background which includes event planning and team development, she oversaw Mayor’s leadership team before joining Bissen's executive cabinet, says the source from KITV.
In conjunction with Lallo’s appointment, former Chief of Staff, Leo Caires, will pivot to bolster strategies for clean-energy initiatives as Maui's Energy Commissioner. Bissen expressed his gratitude to Lallo for stepping into her new role and praised Caires's commitment, saying "I would like to thank Cynthia for assuming this leadership role, and mahalo, Leo, for taking on crucial tasks as our new Energy Commissioner," per statements in Maui News.
Caires is tasked with executing the County’s vision for transitioning to renewable energy, aiming to improve efficiency and lessen greenhouse gas emissions. Bissen’s remark, "As we navigate the unique challenges of our tri-isle county, I will be leaning on Leo to lead us toward harnessing our energy resources wisely, while fostering sustainability and resilience for the benefit of generations to come," indicates the strategic priority given to sustainability initiatives, as conveyed by KITV.
To find out more about the development strategies that Bissen's office proposes, the public can seek information on the Office of the Mayor by visiting their official website. For greater community engagement and feedback on these latest energy and administrative initiatives, the Office of the Mayor encourages Maui residents' participation.