#Maui County Budget
Maui Council advances $1.6 billion budget, splits 5-4 on mayoral spending limits
The Maui County Council unanimously passed a $1.6 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on first reading Friday, approving a contested shoreline stabilization grant after a lengthy discussion and splitting 5-4 on election-year spending limits on the mayor’s office.
Maui Council to weigh $1.6 billion budget at Friday meeting
The Maui County Council will take up a $1.6 billion budget Friday morning, following a committee recommendation to trim Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal by reducing capital improvement projects while still increasing funding for day-to-day operations.
County of Maui receives national award for budget
The County of Maui has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2027
Starting next week, Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host community budget meetings throughout Maui County for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.
MEO Head Start receives federal notification of funding for 2025-26 year
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program has secured $2.7 million in federal funding for the 2025-26 school year, MEO announced on Wednesday.
Evening budget meetings next week in Kīhei, Pāʻia and Wailuku
Maui County’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will continue to gather public input on the fiscal year 2026 budget with several upcoming evening meetings.
Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meeting in South Maui on Tuesday
The mayor will host a community budget meeting on Tuesday in Kīhei to gather input for the County’s FY26 budget.
Mayor Bissen presents $1.697B proposed FY 2025 budget to the Council
“This year in response to recovery efforts, and the creation of three new departments and one new division, we’re facing a $429.2 million increase to the FY 2025 budget,” said Mayor Bissen. “This is 33.9% increase from last year’s council approved budget of $1.268 billion. This is due in large part to the new revenue streams addressing our emergency recovery needs.”
Maui Mayor Presents FY 2022 Budget Proposal
The proposed budget totals $828.9 million, including $669.6 million for operations and $159.3 million in capital improvement projects. Key highlights include:
Councilmember Tasha Kama Seeks Input on Pre-Budget Priorities
Maui Councilmember Tasha Kama of Kahului is inviting residents to visit her booth at the Maui Sunday Market on March 14, to talk story and share their thoughts on the County’s budget priorities.
Fifth Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for Oct. 21
The fifth of six community budget meetings for fiscal year 2020, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Fourth Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for TONIGHT
The fourth in a series of community budget meetings for fiscal year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Second Community Budget Meeting for FY 2022 Set for Oct. 8
The second in a series of six community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m. via online video conferencing.
Mayor Victorino To Host Community Budget Meetings for FY 2022 in October
Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration will host a series of six community meetings in October to receive comments and suggestions from the public regarding the proposed Maui County budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Schedule of Community Budget Meetings Announced
Mayor Alan Arakawa will host community meetings in September and October to receive comments from the public on the proposed budget for 2019-2020.
County Budget Team Receives Distinguished Award
This is the 25th consecutive year that the County has received the prestigious award.
Committee Advances $704.8M Budget Amidst Fiscal Challenges
Other budget highlights include revitalization of Wailuku Town, new county service center at the Maui Business Park Phase II, road resurfacing and coqui frog eradication.
Maui County Government Bond Ratings Highest in State
Three major bond rating agencies scored Maui County with the highest bond ratings in the state earlier this month.
Maui Receives National Awards for Finances and Budgeting
Amid an economic crunch and a budget shortfall, Maui County is getting recognition for its Financial and Budgeting efforts. The county received two national awards:Â A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, and a Distinguished Budget award for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, […]
MAUI COUNCIL PASSES 2010 BUDGET UNANIMOUSLY ON 2ND & FINAL READING
The Maui County Council unanimously passed the FY2010 budget on second and final reading this morning. The budget is $8.8 million less than the Mayor’s $573 million proposal, which translates to a 1.5% difference. Budget Chair Joe Pontanilla described the budget as austere and tight for both county departments and nonprofits, but also noted the […]
