The Maui County Council passed its $1.6 billion budget for 2026-2027 and added $50,000 for county property security after a recent incident where a congressional candidate allegedly threatened workers at a county building. The funding cannot be used for screening machines and awaits mayor approval.
- Council approved $50,000 in additional security funding after a gun threat incident at One Main Plaza county building last month.
- The money was reallocated from a local agriculture program and cannot be used for TSA-like screening machines.
- Chair Alice Lee is forming a security task force to develop county-wide safety measures rather than focusing on one building.
- The $1.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 now awaits Mayor Bissen’s final approval.
- Some council members opposed using funds for a single screening machine instead of comprehensive county-wide security improvements.
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
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