Maria Zielinski appointed as director of Department of Finance : Maui Now
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April 15, 2024, 1:40 PM HST
Mayor Richard Bissen has appointed Maria Zielinski as director of the Maui County Department of Finance, and her appointment has been submitted for approval to the Maui County Council.
Zielinski had been budget director but has been serving as acting director of the Finance Department after Director Scott Teruya was put on paid administrative leave Feb. 2. His removal as director has been described as a “personnel matter” with no further explanation.
Teruya served as finance director since 2019, following 11 years as the county Real Property Tax Administrator. The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial administration of County departments.
With Zielinski’s departure from the Budget Office, Lesley Milner has been serving as acting budget director.
A resolution confirming Zielinski’s appointment is on the Council’s agenda Friday.
Maui Now reached out to the County of Maui on Monday morning for comment on the status of Teruya, but didn’t receive a response at the time of publication on Monday afternoon. This story may be updated if further information is received.
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