Hawaii Governor Josh Green (right), and Maui Mayor Richard Bissen (left) hold signed papers Thursday to transfer Moku‘ula and Loko ‘O Mokuhinia from the State to the County for cultural and ecological restoration. Photo courtesy The County of Maui

The Maui News

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host a community budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.

Central Maui residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to provide input as County of Maui departments begin to shape the budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1, 2025.

The meeting Tuesday is the third of eight budget meetings that are being held in communities throughout Maui County.

Each community meeting will begin with an introduction and overview from department leaders, followed by testimony from the public. Testimony will be limited to three minutes per person.

Tables will be set up to allow directors and staff from County departments to meet with members of the community following public testimony.

Written and verbal comments will be accepted at the meetings. Comments also can be submitted online at https://www.mauicounty.gov/budget.

The meetings can be viewed online at the County of Maui Facebook page. No account is needed to view.

For more information, call the County of Maui Budget Office at (808) 270-7855.