Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027), April 9, 2026
Votes on Office of the Mayor Grants Division Creation
What happened
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee meeting on April 9, 2026 focused on FY27 budget presentations from the Department of Agriculture and Office of the Mayor.
- Jurisdiction
- Maui County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Department of Agriculture FY27 Budget Presentation
Director Arcee presented the Department of Agriculture's proposed FY27 budget showing 38.3% increase in salaries/wages due to collective bargaining and 10.5% increase in operations. Three expansion positions requested: Grant Management Program Specialist 4, Accountant 3, and Research Statistician 1.
- Positions require reorganization and union consultation
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee meeting on April 9, 2026 focused on FY27 budget presentations from the Department of Agriculture and Office of the Mayor.
Key Decisions (4)
Department of Agriculture FY27 Budget Presentation
Office of the Mayor Grants Division Creation
Maui Humane Society Funding Discussion
Hawaiian Cultural Restoration Revolving Fund Discussion
Development Activity (4)
Kula Ag Park Phase 2 Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Cameron Center West Planning
Other
Kaiala Hui Foundation Farm Stand
Commercial
Hana Food Hub Expansion
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Over 400 families surrendered pets to Maui Humane Society last…
Labor
Slaughterhouse workforce retention identified as critical barrier to expanding local…
Commercial Demand
More than 50 nonprofit agencies are on waiting list seeking…
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