The Maui County Council will meet at 10 a.m. Friday for first reading of bills on the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget, with a plan to invest in housing and community infrastructure, according to Chair Alice L. Lee.

Friday’s meeting will also serve as a public hearing on the budget package, which includes Bill 55, CD1 (2026) on the operating budget and Bill 56, CD1 (2026) on the capital program, Lee said.

The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has recommended a revised plan of about $1.6 billion, more than $8 million below the proposed budget submitted by Mayor Richard Bissen in March, according to a committee report.

“Friday’s council meeting brings us one step closer to a balanced budget that reflects financial realities but continues to prioritize community needs,” said Lee. “Community participation is vital to this process.”

The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee met throughout April to review the proposed budget, listening to testimony at its daily meetings and at evening sessions held in the county’s residency areas.

Lee noted that many ideas in the budget came from testimony.

The County Council is also scheduled to hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at 9 a.m. on fuel tax rates and a separate hearing at 9:30 a.m. on motor vehicle weight tax rates.

The council must approve a budget on second and final reading by June 10, according to the Maui County Charter. Second reading is planned for June 5.

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.