Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration will host a series of community meetings in October to receive comments and suggestions from the public regarding the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023. “I value the opportunity for our community members to have a say and share their thoughts on how their taxpayer dollars are spent,” said Victorino. “These are unprecedented times as we continue to navigate through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suggestions from the public help us prioritize what is best for our community, and understand how to better serve our residents. I welcome everyone to participate in any of the meetings listed below and follow us through the next budget cycle.” Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our residents, all meetings will be conducted online. Representatives from various county departments will be present at each meeting. The public is invited to participate and share concerns and priorities with Mayor Victorino and his cabinet, and ask questions about various County-related issues. Community members are encouraged to attend an online meeting to offer input, either as individuals or on behalf of an organization. Community members may also submit written comments using a Community Budget Request Form available at https://www.mauicounty.gov/139/Budget-Office. All meetings will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held online via BlueJeans video conferencing. You may login starting at 5:15 pm: Video: https://bluejeans.com/537930951 Phone: 1-408-915-6290, meeting code 537 930 951 Each community meeting will begin with an overview of each department, followed by attendees sharing concerns, offering input, or asking questions of the various departments in attendance. The schedule of the Community Budget Meetings is as follows:  For more information on the community meetings, contact the County of Maui Budget Office at 270-7855 or visit www.mauicounty.gov/Budget.
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West Maui Budget Hearing will be Wednesday, Sept 18th at Lahaina Civic Center, 5:30 PM For more information on the community meetings, contact the county Budget Office by phone at 270-7855 or by email at www.mauicounty.gov/Budget.  Image Source: County of Maui Website The Maui News - 9/12/2019 Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration are presenting a series of community meetings this month and next month — beginning Monday — to receive public comments and suggestions on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-21. The fiscal year is July 1 to June 30, 2020. Community members, either as individuals or on behalf of organizations, are encouraged to attend. Both written and verbal comments will be accepted. Tables will be set up to allow directors and staff from each county department to meet, hear budget-related needs, listen to concerns and answer questions about county-related issues. The meeting will start with an overview of the current budget, followed by about an hour for attendees to submit comments. At the close, the mayor and budget director will offer a recap of issues raised. Community Development Block Grant office staff also will be on hand to offer information and gather public input on the use of the county’s funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Schedule and location are as follows: • Upcountry. 5:30 p.m. Monday, Mayor Hannibal Tavares (Pukalani) Community Center’s social hall. • West Maui. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Civic Center’s social hall. • Central Maui. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Velma McWayne Santos Community Center (Wailuku). • Paia/Haiku. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Paia Community Center. • South Maui. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Kihei Community Center. • Molokai. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Mitchell Pauole Complex (Kaunakakai). • Lanai. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Hale Kupuna O Lana’i (Hale Mahaolu). • East Maui. 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Helene Hall (Hana). For more information on the community meetings, contact the county Budget Office by phone at 270-7855 or by email at www.mauicounty.gov/Budget. |
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