Lori Tsuhako

Maui County Director of Human Concerns Lori Tsuhako, who has served as a director under three different administrations, has announced she is retiring at the end of the year.

“It’s been an honor to serve the community for so many years in a place where I was born and raised,” Tsuhako said in a statement. “Retirement will allow me to focus on other activities like traveling and spending more time with my family and friends.”

Tsuhako was appointed by Mayor Richard Bissen and confirmed by the Maui County Council to be director of the Department of Human Concerns, which launched July 1, 2024. Before then, Tsuhako had served as the director of the Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns under three different administrations.

“Director Tsuhako’s years of service have benefitted many across our community,” Bissen said. “She approaches her work with professionalism and commitment, helping to support programs for housing, homelessness, our keiki and kūpuna. We mahalo her for her leadership and wish her well in this next chapter of life.”

Applications will be accepted starting Oct. 1 to fill the position that will become vacant after Tsuhako’s retirement takes effect Dec. 31.