Mayor of Maui County
| Mayor of Maui County | |
|---|---|
since January 3, 2023 | |
| Term length | 4 years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Maui County Charter |
| Inaugural holder | Elmer Cravalho |
| Formation | January 2, 1969 |
The Mayor of Maui County is the chief executive officer of the County of Maui in the state of Hawaii. The Mayor has municipal jurisdiction over the islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui and Molokai. The Mayor of Maui County is the successor of the Royal Governor of Maui of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The current mayor of Maui County is former State jurist Richard Bissen. Bissen was elected as mayor in 2022, defeating his predecessor Mike Victorino. Prominent former mayors include Linda Lingle, the sixth governor of Hawaii and first woman governor, who was mayor from 1991 to 1999.