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Maui Council Budget Committee slightly trims mayor’s $1.616 billion budget
The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee completed its review of Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget this week, unanimously adopting a revised spending plan of approximately $1.608 billion.
Budget panel weighs department cuts amid property tax certification, stable revenue
Maui County Council Member Kauanoe Batangan has proposed an across-the-board 1.25% budget cut for non-first-responder departments that would yield somewhat more than $5 million in savings from Mayor Richard Bissen’s fiscal 2027 $1.61 billion budget proposal.
Maui Police Department aims for funding for staff shortages, law enforcement modernization
The Maui Police Department is requesting a $12.2 million budget increase next fiscal year, or 11.6% more than this year, to address staffing shortages and modernize public safety technology across Maui County.
Public Works director corrects report on engineering staffing levels for emergency projects
The Maui County Department of Public Works now has a single engineer working to manage two disasters — the recovery from the August 2023 wildfires and the recent Kona Low storms.
Sugimura secures endorsement from Carpenters and Laborers unions in mayoral bid
Maui County Council Vice-Chair and mayoral candidate Yuki Lei Sugimura announced today that her campaign has earned the endorsement of the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, the state’s largest construction union representing more than 6,000 skilled members.
Council committee reviews budgets for Departments of Water Supply, Management
With another storm system bearing down on the Hawaiian Islands, the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee focused its fiscal year 2027 review Wednesday on addressing emergency resilience and the future of the island’s water infrastructure.
Council Budget panel eyes waiving Maui Bus fees for county employees, students of any age
Waiving bus fares for Maui County employees would have a “minimal impact” on revenue received from the Maui Bus ridership, Department of Transportation Director Marc Takamori told council members Tuesday.
Council Budget Committee chair calls for fiscal discipline amid rising costs of living
Maui County Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura called for a “disciplined” fiscal year 2027 budget Monday, citing the strain high gas and grocery prices have placed on local residents. Sugimura, who chairs the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee, said the move is necessary as inflation continues to squeeze household pocketbooks across the islands. “Our […]
Update/Rescheduled: Council’s evening budget meetings continue this week in Hāna, Kīhei and Lahaina
The evening budget meetings scheduled for Wednesday in Kīhei and Thursday in Lahaina have been rescheduled to April 14 and 17, respectively, because of the island’s current flood watch, Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced.
Council Committee opens budget deliberations with Finance Department review
The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee launched its first day of fiscal year 2027 deliberations on Wednesday in Council Chambers, beginning with an overview from the Department of Finance.
Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027
Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.
Council’s evening budget meetings kick off next week
Eight evening meetings will be held throughout Maui County next month to ensure residents have a voice in the council’s budget session. The first meeting takes place on April 1 at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center.
Maui Council confirms directors of Planning and Human Concerns departments
The Maui County Council voted 8-0 Friday to confirm Jacky Takakura as planning director and 6-2 to appoint Margaret Willis as director of the Department of Human Concerns.
Council approves $12 million for emergency storm response, while damage estimates top $16 million
The Maui County Council voted 8-0 this morning to approve a reduced $12 million emergency appropriation to fund ongoing repair efforts and rising overtime costs from what is now being called March Kona Low Storm No. 1.
As e-bikes grow in popularity, Maui County and state lawmakers try to curb dangerous riding
Measures would require helmets for underage riders and bar “exhibition riding” like wheelies and stunts.
Maui County Council BFED Committee launches survey on budget priorities
The council will spend several weeks reviewing the budget, which covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Electrical Workers and Plumbers and Fitters back Sugimura for Mayor
Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council Vice-Chair and candidate for Mayor, announced that she has secured the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1260, and the Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.
Sugimura pulls papers for Mayor of Maui County; announces key endorsement
Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council Vice-Chair and holder of the Upcountry residency seat, has officially pulled papers to campaign for Mayor of Maui County.
Maui County Council honors DII football champions, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Introduced by Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura, the resolution recognizes the second consecutive state title in football for Kamehameha Schools Maui.
P. Denise La Costa announces candidacy for Maui County Mayor
P. Denise La Costa, a Maui community leader and business owner, announced that she is running for Maui County Mayor. The news was shared during a press conference Thursday, fronting the County Building in Wailuku.
