Mauinow iconMauinowSep 15, 2026 ~4 min source read

Mayor Bissen to Hold Countywide Community Budget Meetings for Fiscal Year 2028

Maui County will host a series of in-person budget meetings starting Sept. 16 so residents can give written or verbal input before the Fiscal Year 2028 budget is prepared; submissions also accepted online and via a budget request form.

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2028

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Residents may provide written or verbal comments at meetings, submit budget requests using the County’s Budget Request Form, or watch meetings on the County of Maui Facebook page.

Meeting dates include sessions coordinated with Holomua Kākou for Lāna‘i and East Maui (Hāna).

What this is

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration are holding community budget meetings across Maui County so residents can share priorities and give input on the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, which starts July 1, 2027. Written and verbal comments are accepted at the meetings. The County is also accepting budget requests through an online Budget Request Form.

Why this matters

County services, programs, and projects affect daily life for residents. The administration says community feedback helps departments prepare budgets that reflect local needs. The mayor encouraged residents to attend or submit feedback online so community voices are represented.

How to participate

  • Submit a formal Budget Request Form on the County of Maui website (mauicounty.gov/budget).
  • If you cannot attend in person, view the meetings on the County of Maui Facebook page.

Meeting schedule (all meetings 5–7 p.m.)

  • Upcountry: Wednesday, Sept. 16, Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani.
  • Pāʻia – Haʻikū: Tuesday, Sept. 22, Pāʻia Community Center.
  • Central Maui: Tuesday, Oct. 6, J. Walter Cameron Center auditorium, Kahului.
  • South Maui: Thursday, Oct. 15, Kīhei Community Center.
  • West Maui: Friday, Oct. 16, Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.
  • Molokaʻi: Friday, Oct. 23, Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center, Kaunakakai.
  • Lānaʻi (with Holomua Kākou): Tuesday, Oct. 27, ILWU Union Hall.
  • East Maui – Hāna (with Holomua Kākou): Thursday, Nov. 12, Helene Hall Community Center, Hāna.

What to bring or prepare

Come prepared to state the program, service, or project you want funded, why it matters to your community, and any cost or timing information you have. If you submit a Budget Request Form online, include supporting details and contact information so department staff can follow up.

Official statement

Next steps after the meetings

Departments will use collected input while preparing budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2028. The administration's outreach indicates the County intends to factor public priorities into budget development ahead of the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027.

Quick reference

Budget request form: https://www.mauicounty.gov/budget Meeting times: 5–7 p.m. on scheduled dates listed above Remote viewing: County of Maui Facebook page

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