For Immediate Release: April 28, 2014 Press Release by: Councilmember Mike White, Chair White proposes taxpayer relief and economic growth in fiscal year 2015 WAILUKU, Hawaii – Budget and Finance Committee Chair Mike White proposed a 9-percent reduction, on average, in real property tax rates for the fiscal year 2015 budget, his office announced today. […]
At the Budget and Finance Committee today, Council members submitted their proposed version of the fiscal year 2015 budget to Committee Chair Mike White for review. I have put a lot of thought and consideration into my proposal. Property valuations have increased, resulting in over $20 million dollars revenue at current tax rates. The Mayor’s […]
Published in The Maui News April 20, 2014 By MIKE WHITE , for The Maui News Taxes will rise if Mayor Alan Arakawa’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 is approved. The mayor’s proposal reflects a desire to expand government, build new facilities, develop new programs and hire more personnel. His proposed $622.6 million budget […]
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2014 Press Release by: Councilmember Mike White, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Committee to consider final budget reviews of departments, unfunded liabilities WAILUKU, Hawaii – Deliberations by the Budget and Finance Committee on the fiscal year 2015 budget continue this week with final reviews of departments and an evening opportunity […]
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2014 Press Release by: Councilmember Mike White, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Evening meeting scheduled for water rates and fees WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Budget and Finance Committee has scheduled an evening meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 200 S. High Street in Wailuku, […]
Published in The Maui News April 6, 2014 By MIKE WHITE , for The Maui News Upon receiving Mayor Alan Arakawa’s budget proposal on March 25, the Maui County Council officially entered into its deliberations on the fiscal year 2015 budget. The proposed budget totals $622.6 million, an increase of county spending by $63.3 million. […]
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2014 Press release by: Council Chair Gladys C. Baisa Maui County Council Public input sought Tuesday on county rates and fees WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Budget and Finance Committee will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 county rates and fees at its meeting tomorrow, April 8, at 10 a.m., Council […]
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014, the County Council received the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget from Mayor Alan Arakawa. Councilmember White stated, “I look forward to discussing the needs of the County in detail over the next month with each department.” White serves as the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. Our economy has not […]
Published in The Maui News March 23, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News A bill to be considered at Tuesday’s council meeting would allow families access to a cherished playground that has inspired residents to come together as a community. In 2012, substandard conditions forced the Department of Parks and Recreation to […]
On Monday, January 13, 2014, Councilmember White visited various Upcountry Parks with the Director and Deputy of Parks and Recreation. They showed him various capital improvement projects they are hoping to complete in the Makawao-Pukalani-Paia-Haiku area during Fiscal Year 2015. Councilmember White visits the Pukalani Pool to understand its current conditions. Councilmember White visits the […]