The evening budget meetings in Kihei and Lahaina have been rescheduled to April 14 and 17, respectively, because of the potential for severe weather, according to Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura.

Sugimura, who is overseeing the council’s annual budget session as chair of the Budget, Finance and Development Committee, consulted with the Maui Emergency Management Agency on the rescheduling. The meetings were originally planned for April 8 and April 9.

“Following the devastating impact of the past two Kona low storms and (Monday’s) official extension of a weather emergency, we are rescheduling this week’s evening meetings to ensure public safety,” said Sugimura. “We appreciate the community’s understanding as the council strives to carry out its duties while promoting disaster awareness and preparedness.”

The committee has held budget meetings in the Upcountry area, Makawao, Haiku and Paia and in East Maui. The remaining budget meetings will start at 6 p.m.

• April 13, Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai.

• April 14, Kihei Community Center, Main Hall, 303 E. Lipoa St.

• April 15, Lanai High & Elementary School Cafeteria, 555 Fraser Ave., Lanai City.

• April 16, April 16, Kalana o Maui, Council Chamber, 8th Floor, 200 S. High St., Wailuku.

• April 17, Lahaina Civic Center, Social Hall, 1840 Honoapiilani Hwy.

The committee will continue to review the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget in daytime meetings held via Teams video conference and in the Council Chamber, Sugimura said. Under the Maui County Charter, the council has until June 10 to approve the budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.

The full schedule of meeting dates and locations is available on the “Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Session” page on MauiCounty.us. Meetings are livestreamed on Akakū Channel 53, at MauiCounty.us and on the council’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

For more information, call the Office of Council Services at (808) 270-7664.