Maui mayor pushes back against proposed new telescopes atop Haleakala

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui Mayor Richard Bissen is taking a stand against building seven new telescopes on Haleakala.

Sending a letter to the Air Force saying the county does not support the proposed “AMOS-STAR” project due to significant pushback from residents.

Bissen also says the Air Force’s lack of communication with him, county leadership, and constituents gives the impression that it had no intent to consider community feedback.

This comes days after the Maui County Council opposed the project with a unanimous 9-0 vote.

Their resolution urges the National Park Service, the FAA, and the State Land Department not to approve any permits for the project.

We’ve reached out to the Air Force for a response and are waiting to hear back.

This story may be updated.

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