Honolulu City Council Responds To Mayor’s Budget And Prepares For Budget Briefings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 3, 2023

HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL RESPONDS TO MAYOR’S BUDGET AND PREPARES FOR BUDGET BRIEFINGS

(HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I) – The Honolulu City Council received Mayor Blangiardi’s budget late on Thursday, March 2, and is in review of the proposed operating budget of $3.41 billion and the proposed FY24 Capital Program and Budget (CIP), which is approximately $1.09 billion.

Under Section 3-112 of the Revised Charter of Honolulu, the Council is charged with the duty to pass a balanced budget.  Thus, the Council will be hearing from the Blangiardi Administration, including all departments, to get more detailed information and ask questions.

“I appreciate all of the hard work the Administration has put into the proposed budget,” said Council Chair Tommy Waters.  “With rising housing costs and increased prices of everyday essentials, it is imperative that we take a close look at these bills to ensure we are providing relief and essential services for our local residents. This budget will also be a great opportunity to prioritize filling vacancies so we can provide the necessary services.  I will be focused on ensuring that this budget prioritizes our need for affordable housing, increased public safety, and measures to protect against the effects of climate change.”

“Mahalo to the Administration for submitting a proposed balanced budget.  I look forward to the Council’s careful review and deliberations during the upcoming budget approval process,” said Budget Chair Radiant Cordero.  “With the increased property tax assessments and longstanding City-wide issues that need to be addressed, we must consider long-term solutions to not only provide relief to taxpayers but also prioritize our city infrastructure and services — all while adopting a balanced budget.  I encourage our neighbors to tune in during the Budget Briefings and share their manaʻo to help shape the way our city moves forward.”

For information on the Budget Briefings schedule for next week, please see below: 

• MARCH 6 at 9 A.M. Administrative Overview & Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Operating Budget Review by Department
  Administrative Overview Office of the Mayor/Managing Director (Office of Economic Revitalization, Film Office, Culture and Arts, Neighborhood Commission,

  Office of Housing, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency)

  Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
  Department of the Medical Examiner
  Department of Emergency Management
  Emergency Services Department (EMS, Ocean Safety)
  Honolulu Police Department
  Honolulu Fire Department 

  Department of the Prosecuting Attorney

• MARCH 7 at 9 A.M. CIP and Operating Budget Review by Department
  Royal Hawaiian Band
  Department of Information Technology
  Liquor Commission
  Department of Transportation Services
  Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
  Department of Enterprise Services (Auditoriums, Golf Courses, Zoo, Concessions)
  Department of Customer Services
  Department of Environmental Services
  Department of the Corporation Counsel (Ethics Commission)

• MARCH 8 at 9 A.M. CIP and Operating Budget Review by Department
  Department of Parks and Recreation
  Department of Community Services
  Department of Land Management
  Department of Planning and Permitting
  Department of Facility Maintenance
  Department of Design and Construction
  Department of Human Resources
  Legislative Branch (City Auditor, City Clerk, City Council, Council Services)
  CIP and Operating Budget Review: For additional requests of any department on particular projects and/or programs.

• MARCH 9 at 9 A.M. CIP and Operating Budget Review (Contingency Day)
  Set as a contingency day in the case Committee members have additional requests of any department on particular projects and/or programs. 

  
  For additional information on the budget and budget cycle, please visit www.honolulucitycouncil.org/budget. All meeting agendas, live streams, and recordings can be viewed on www.honolulucitycouncil.org.