WAILUKU – Mayor Alan Arakawa and his administration are hosting a series of community meetings to receive comments and suggestions from the public regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20.

The West Maui meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, at Lahaina Intermediate School.

Citizens with an interest in the county budget are encouraged to attend and offer input, either as individuals or on behalf of an organization. Both written and verbal comments will be accepted.

Tables will be set up to allow directors and staff from each county department to meet with members of the public, hear budget-related needs, listen to concerns and answer questions about various county-related issues.

Attendees will be given a form upon arrival at the meeting to determine their needs and to which department(s) their comments pertain.

The meeting will begin with an overview by Arakawa and Budget Director Sandy Baz, followed by approximately one hour for attendees to submit comments at the various department tables.

For more information, contact the County of Maui Budget Office at 270-7855.