PALTIN, Tamara Akiko Maile
Party: Nonpartisan · Backing: Independent
Platform: West Maui council candidate representing wildfire-affected Lāhainā communities; campaign at westmaui.vote.
- Filed for the MAUI COUNCILMEMBER (WEST MAUI) race in 2026; campaign website is tamarapaltin.com.
- Voters should follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for the candidate's platform positions ahead of the August 8, 2026 primary.
- The West Maui council district encompasses the Lāhainā wildfire recovery zone; the August 2023 fire destroyed over 2,200 structures and displaced thousands of residents.
Editorial summary: PALTIN filed for the MAUI COUNCILMEMBER (WEST MAUI) race. Voters should follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.
Key issues: Lāhainā wildfire recovery, Housing for displaced residents, Land use policy
Website: https://tamarapaltin.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03