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Panel Endorses Extra Funds For Salem Case Counsel

Maui County’s Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee recommended adopting Resolution 26-132 CD1 to add $75,000 in funding for Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP, bringing their special counsel compensation limit to $1,000,000 in the Christopher Salem litigation. The increase anticipates post-judgment motions and a potential appeal.

Document date · September 2, 2026

Issuing agencyMaui CountyVendorKobayashi Sugita & Goda Llp

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Additional $75,000; total compensation up to $1,000,000
Contract type
LEGAL
Renewal
Follows prior increases under Resolutions 23-187, 24-13, 24-71 CD1, and 25-75, which together had raised the cap to $925,000; Resolution 26-132 CD1 would add $75,000 to reach a $1,000,000 cap.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
Council of the County of Maui Agenda 2026-09-04

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Kobayashi Sugita & Goda Llp was awarded this legal contract by Maui County, as recorded on September 2, 2026. The contract value is Additional $75,000; total compensation up to $1,000,000.

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The Kobayashi Sugita & Goda Llp contract with Maui County is valued at Additional $75,000; total compensation up to $1,000,000, covering legal work.

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