The Maui County Council unanimously approved a $1.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, as reported by multiple news sources. The spending plan includes significant allocations for affordable housing, wildfire recovery efforts, and social services before heading to the mayor for final approval.
- Budget totals $1.6 billion with $1.2 billion for county operations and $351 million for capital improvement projects
- Largest allocations include $9 million for Hoʻonani Village mixed-use development and $6.5 million for Habitat for Humanity Maui
- Wildfire recovery funding includes $6 million for Lahaina Community Land Trust and $3 million for Upcountry rebuild and mitigation efforts
- Social services receive $2 million for Research Corporation of UH and $1.2 million for Partners in Development Foundation
- Council added $50,000 for campus security following a terroristic threatening incident at One Main Plaza (Maui Now)
- Budget takes effect July 1 if signed by Mayor Richard Bissen
Sources
- Maui News: Maui County Council approves $1.6B budget for fiscal year 2027
- Maui Now: Maui Council passes $1.6 billion budget; adds security funding after terroristic threatening arrest
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